Manufacturing Associate (Packout) - Cerritos, CA

VetJobs; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life Insurance

401k plan

Vacation

Quarterly profit sharing

Job summary

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) in Cerritos, CA is hiring for a production support role to assist in the fabrication and inspection of aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems. You will work in a teamwork cell, inspect parts visually, and prepare pallets for shipping while following safety procedures.

The position requires standing all shift hours, lifting up to 40 pounds, and performing set-up, measurement, and changeovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day
• LEAN manufacturing / Six Sigma preferred
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and lay out fabrication projects from blueprints
• Cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saw
• Join material using adhesive and clamps
• Measure components and finished product with measuring devices to ensure tolerances
• Complete roll tooling changeovers and maintain equipment safely
• Troubleshoot machinery and report defects and improvements

Skills

Teamwork

Visual inspection

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Power saw

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

About the Company:

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually. Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

Schedule:

Day Shift | Monday - Thursday

Shift Details:

Four 10-hour shifts (5:00AM - 3:30PM)

Salary Range:

$20.10 - $30.15 (not inclusive of shift differential or quarterly profit sharing)

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for supporting production of custom aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems by working in a teamwork cell to visually inspect, surface touch up, clean, bag and box to prepare pallets for shipping.

General Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Set up equipment and lay out fabrication project from blueprints/technical drawings.
• Cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw. Join material using adhesive and clamps.
• Measure components and finished project/product using a variety of measuring devices to ensure correct dimensions within required tolerances.
• Complete roll tooling changeovers using hand tools and maintain equipment, supplies and machinery safely.
• Troubleshoot machinery, material, saw, measuring equipment and tooling and making adjustments needed for successful completion of project.
• Visually inspect extrusions and check against blueprints/technical drawings and report defects.
• Participate in continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing activities.
• Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety - OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality - Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
• Productivity - Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders
• Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Minimum Education Required:

High School/GED

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
• Preferred, Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar.
• Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.
• Background check required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k Plan

City*:

Cerritos

State*:

California

Job_Category:

Operations

Job Code:

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor:

Worthington Enterprises

Auto req ID

484564BR