Panel Assembler

Innovative Controls Inc.; East Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm seeks dedicated assembly personnel to perform quality assembly of panel displays and inspect components. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, using hand tools, and supporting continual improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally experience in light manufacturing. Strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs are essential. This is a physically demanding role requiring teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and automation equipment is essential.
• Previous experience in light manufacturing/assembly is preferred.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panel displays ensuring quality assembly.
• Inspect components and completed panels for quality.
• Coordinate workflow to meet scheduled shipment dates.
• Support continual improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assemble panel displays by applying adhesive-backed labels to a cut metal panel, ensuring quality assembly.
• Inspect components and completed panels to ensure proper label placement, fit, and overall quality.
• Implement procedures to ensure that the panel assembly is in excellent condition after the label is applied.
• Report defective materials or issues to the supervisor.
• Accurately and effectively plan work in an assembly sequence.
• Maintains efficient and accurate assembling and packaging speeds.
• Utilize hand tools proficiently, effectively and safely.
• Package completed panels in accordance with established procedures to ensure they arrive to customers in excellent condition.
• Assist in the movement of materials within the warehouse.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized workstation.
• Complete necessary paperwork for shipping, as required.
• Coordinate workflow to meet scheduled shipment dates. Accurately assemble standard panels from sales orders.
• Acquires proficiency in part numbers and assemblies.
• Support company continual improvement initiatives.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Experience using hand tools, automation equipment, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Previous experience in light manufacturing/assembly is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Follow drawings and work instructions to build products accurately.
• Regular attendance and the ability to get along in a team environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and return tools at the end of each shift.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high quality, high volume of work.
• Ability to stand for four hours and/or seated assembly for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and follow production schedules.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Basic data entry and inventory management skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret various order forms, spreadsheets and keywords.

Education

High school diploma or GED is typically required.

References

References (one personal and two professional) are required.