Product Assembler (Level 3)

Undisclosed; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FCI is seeking a lead assembler for producing fixtures, signage, displays and related products. The role emphasizes on-time completion, adherence to safety and quality standards, and potential leadership on challenging assembly projects and on-site installations.

The candidate will read CAD drawings, operate basic tools, mentor teammates, and help resolve production and safety issues as a lead. This is a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of basic mechanical assembly experience.
• Hands-on experience operating basic hand power tools.
• Familiarity with quality and safety controls on machinery.
• Can read renderings and design fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing of fixtures, signage, displays and other products to meet safety and quality standards.
• Mentor or guide others on quality, safety or compliance actions and lead on-site installers when needed.
• Ensure packing/shipping procedures are followed and project documentation is complete.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Read CAD drawings

Quality & safety controls

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

Lead person on the manufacturing of fixtures, signage, displays and other products that FCI designs and produces. Finished work is completed on time and meets FCI safety and quality standards. May work on more complicated or larger assembly projects. Assumes more of a lead role in resolving production, quality and/or safety issues. Lead installer on certain on-site installations.

Position Duties

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Building/assembling (85%): Utilizes advanced knowledge of all tools and equipment to build/assemble more advanced, complicated or larger fixtures; and/or utilizes knowledge and experience to enhance efficiency of assembly/build processes. Proficient in resolving production challenges. Models all quality and safety standards. May mentor or counsel others on proper quality, safety or compliance actions. Leads co-workers with first aid kit use for emergencies and enforces MSD Compliance Safety rules. Maintains and repairs tools and machinery; ensures warehouse housekeeping guidelines are followed.
• 2. Packing and Shipping (10%): Follows proper packing and shipping instructions and policies. Understands documentation requirements and follows appropriate routing and filing of all paperwork, such as packing slips and error omission forms. Responsible for packing and shipping product with correct equipment and paperwork to ensure satisfactory delivery to customer. Follows shipping and receiving procedures. Takes a lead role in crate-building, packing, loading, shipping, receiving, and clean-up after project completion.
• 3. Housekeeping (5%): Responsible for maintaining shop cleanliness. Sweep and organize personal area at the end of each day. Put all tools away after use. Clean and clear machinery after use. Empty any full trash cans. Place usable scraps in designated bins.

Qualifications

• 1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Experience: Three years of basic mechanical assembly experience. Hands-on experience operating basic hand power tools. A familiarity with quality and safety controls on machinery. Expanded product knowledge of FCI catalog items. Can read renderings and design fabrications.
• 3. Expected Capabilities: Meets or exceed the Level 3 job skill checklist as defined by production manager.
• 4. Computer/Software and Office Equipment Skills: No specific skills identified.

Personal Attributes Required

Ability to work independently and in a team. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. Attention to detail. Can read and follow CAD drawings and written procedures/instructions.

Essential Physical/ Mental Requirements

• 1. Work requires frequent bending, lifting, and reaching. Fine manual dexterity is needed to assemble parts and components.
• 2. Work is performed in an environment with noise, fumes and periodic exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
• 3. Need to occasionally move and handle loads of up to 50 lbs.

Specific Accountabilities

• A1: Utilizes advanced knowledge of all tools and equipment to build/assemble more advanced, complicated or larger fixtures; and/or utilizes knowledge and experience to enhance efficiency of assembly/build processes.
• A2: Proficient in solving production challenges, understanding drawings and renderings, and efficient in labor/design timelines.
• A3: Leader and enforcer of quality standards and safety controls of equipment, production and services. May mentor or counsel others on proper quality, safety or compliance actions. Leads co-workers with first aid kit use for emergencies and enforces MSD Compliance Safety rules.
• A4: Maintains and repairs tools and machinery; ensures warehouse housekeeping guidelines are followed.
• B1: Follows proper packing and shipping instructions and policies. Understands documentation requirements and follows appropriate routing and filing of all paperwork, such as packing slips and error omission forms.
• B2: Responsible for packing and shipping product with correct equipment and paperwork to ensure satisfactory delivery to customer.
• B3: Follows shipping and receiving procedures.
• B4: Takes a lead role in crate-building, packing, loading, shipping, receiving, and clean up after project completion.
• C1: Assumes a lead role on major projects such as large roll-outs, trade shows, installs, etc.
• C2: Professionally represent FCI with on-site installations as a lead installer at key accounts or major installs; interact with customer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job, and other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Company. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.