Operator II - Big Block Assembly - 1st Shift

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL is seeking dependable production workers to manufacture engines and components according to specifications. You will follow detailed work instructions, perform tasks across multiple stations, and verify material and part quality to ensure standards are met.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and pay close attention to detail. Prior assembly/engine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in assembly and/or engine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow complex work instructions and perform multiple tasks at various stations.
• Verify part numbers, supplier quality, and quality checks to meet criteria.
• Conduct quality checks using multiple tools and record results.
• Reset, restart and make minor adjustments to production equipment as directed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Read and verify bill of materials (BOMs).
• Interact with customers (OEMs) as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures including PPE and 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Repetitive tasks

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Mathematics

English fluency

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

Position Description

Produces products according to specifications.

Job Responsibilities

1. Follows complex, sequenced work instructions and performs multiple job tasks within specified cycle times and responsibilities at various workstations.
2. Performs verification of part numbers, supplier quality, and quality checks to ensure parts are meeting quality criteria.
3. Performs quality checks through the use of multiple tools and records results.
4. Resets, re-starts, and performs minor adjustments to production equipment as directed.
5. Performs required preventive equipment maintenance.
6. Reads and verifies bill of materials (BOMs)
7. May require interaction with customers (OEMs)
8. Follows all established safety procedures including wearing required PPE and maintaining 5S standards.
9. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks at required cycle times
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to make metric system conversions.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

General Education Degree in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Previous assembly and/or engine experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 - 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 - 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.