Mechanical Assembler (Door Hardware)

Emtek Products; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) program with company contribution

Flexible time-off benefits

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in California seeks a Machine Assembler to join their team. The role involves following specific guidelines for assembly, maintaining cleanliness in the workstation, and ensuring proper assembly of both external and internal components. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have experience in production environments. The competitive salary ranges between $18.50 and $20.50, along with various benefits including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly processes in a production environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Capability to work with hand tools and perform adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Follow FIFO guidelines for order assembly.
• Read and understand orders to start assembly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation.

Skills

Assembly skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Machine Assembler – Production 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.
• Place Knob/lever on worktable.
• Attach plastic washers and add grease.
• Place shims, plates, and springs (depending on requested item).
• Test handle to ensure proper mechanism function; verify that installation is not too tight or loose. Team lead can assist with correct tightness.
• Add springs/spindles to the handle, making necessary adjustments.
• Proceed with assembling the inside component (repeat instruction sets 1‑10).
• Completes Hour‑by‑Hour sheet, recording dates, times, and discrepancies throughout the process (including trainees stepping away from the department).
• Assists in moving within various departments/jobs/roles to support quick reaction to lead‑time commitments.
• Maintains a clean workstation throughout entire shift.
• Keeps only the product needed on the workstation.
• Refills individual and shared bins.

Department Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean workstation throughout the entire shift.
• Keep only the product needed.
• Refill individual and shared bins.

Additional Information

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry‑leading home, security and digital products company focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We build a supportive environment for smart, ambitious people to reach their fullest potential.

Salary
Hiring Pay Range: $18.50 USD – $20.50 USD (actual salaries may vary based on experience and location).

Benefits
Base salary plus either an annual bonus plan or role‑based sales incentive plan. Comprehensive health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time‑off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal‑opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic history.

Reasonable Accommodations
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