Mechanical Assembler

Fortune Brands; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in California is seeking an assembler to follow FIFO guidelines during assembly. The ideal candidate will be required to complete assembly tasks efficiently, meet productivity goals while working in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. The role involves physical demands, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Training milestones based on productivity expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow FIFO guidelines during assembly.
• Capable to read and understand assembly orders accurately.
• Ability to complete productivity goals of 22 pairs per hour.

Responsibilities

• Follow the assembly instructions starting from external assembly.
• Test handles to ensure proper function.
• Complete Hour by Hour sheet documenting discrepancies.

Job description

Responsibilities

• An assembler needs to follow FIFO guidelines when proceeding to their next order.
• Read and understand the order correctly to start the assembly process (Top to bottom).
• Start with the external assembly process.
• Attach plastic washers and grease needs to be added.
• Place shims, plates, and springs. (Depending on requested item)
• Test handle to ensure proper mechanism function (verify that installation is not too tight nor to lose). Team lead can assist trainee with an accurate feel of a correct tightness.
• Add springs/spindles to the handle (make adjustments as needed).
• Proceed with assembling the inside component (Repeat 1-10 instruction).
• Trainees must complete Hour by Hour sheet, with dates, times, and discrepancies throughout the process. (This is to see how many locks the trainee completed in that hour, includes, trainee stepping away from the dept.)
• Emtek’s business model relies on the associate’s ability to work in various departments/jobs/roles. Associates will be moved within the various departments/jobs/roles, thereby enabling Emtek to react quickly to sustain our promised lead times to our customers.

Training Stages

• Day 0-27: Must be able to complete 10 pairs per hour.
• Day 27-55: Must be able to complete 15 pairs per hour.
• Day 55-85: Must be able to complete 22 pairs per hour.

Performance Goals

• Meet productivity goals, 22 pairs an hour.
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced, intense environment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Work varied hours as required.
• Must demonstrate a good work ethic.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The employee frequently is required to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.