Mechanical Assembler

General Plastics Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

General Plastics Inc. seeks an Assembly Technician to perform bench assemblies with supervision and to identify quality issues during production. The role involves reading prints, following the Bill of Materials, and using assembly fixtures and hand tools.

The position requires assembly experience, the ability to interpret documents, and a basic understanding of QC practices. The candidate will help train other operators and ensure 5S standards are followed on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must have assembly skills and the ability to read and interpret documents.
• QC experience is helpful for quality checks during assembly.
• Ability to read manuals/handbooks and to communicate effectively with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Log into all assigned jobs and follow requirements.
• Read Job Traveler and confirm requirements.
• Pull components per Bill of Materials and verify against prints.
• Assemble components with fixtures and tools, maintaining quality.
• Assist in training Assembly Operator II’s.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and correctly entered.
• Maintain 5S standards and a clean, safe work area.
• Contribute to continuous quality and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Assembly skills

Quality Control (QC) experience

Reading & interpreting documents

Communication

Mathematical abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform a wider array of bench assemblies based on experience of usually more than one year in department, working with only general supervision.Able to independently identify quality issues and make assemblies at or above established production standards.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Logs into all jobs you are assigned to.
• Reads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.
• Pulls components according to the Bill of Material.
• Reads mechanical and assembly prints.Verifies assembled parts match prints.
• Uses assembly fixtures, hand tools, clamps, hand weights, glues etc. to assemble components with independence.
• Assists in the training of Assembly Operator II’s.
• Counts parts accurately and uses the correct part labels.
• Packages parts and labels gaylords properly.
• Enters information into E2 accurately.
• Ensures all consumable production supplies are replenished to acceptable visual standard.
• Ensures area is clean and organized.Makes sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for.
• Ensures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.
• Follows all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Abides by 5S and Lean Manufacturing in the Assembly department.
• Demonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Assembly skills required.
• Quality Control (QC) experience helpful.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as the Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees, office personnel and management.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.