Production Assembler II

Parking Control Co.; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal time

Parental leave (4 weeks)

Company-funded PPE

Short-term disability

Company events & lunches

On-site training

Job summary

TAPCO is hiring a Production Assembler to join a lean manufacturing cell, program and test TAPCO products, and ensure quality through precise assembly. The role offers shift options (1st or 2nd) and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematics.
• Able to perform basic math operations and measurements.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a manufacturing cell environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO products.
• Reads engineered-to-order documentation and pulls correct parts.
• Performs cell changeovers between parts and assists in maintenance.
• Packages products securely for shipment and handles testing of finished goods.
• Contributes to group and individual improvement activities and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Read drawings & schematics

Math for measurements

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing/5S

Physical stamina

English literacy

Job description

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Full Time Brown Deer, WI, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1626

Salary Range: $19.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Join the TAPCO team as a Production Assembler and earn a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We're looking for motivated individuals who thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build a rewarding career,

Sign Bonus:

Sign-on bonuses are paid in installments: (a) $1,000 after successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment; (b) remaining balance after successful completion of 180 days. Employment must be active and in good standing on payout dates.

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer.

Pay is based on experience, and there is a shift differential in the base rate when working 2nd Shift!

What TAPCO has to offer you:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded PPE
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.

Schedule Options:

1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

or

2nd shift, Monday- Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What you will accomplish as a Production Assembler at TAPCO:

The Production Assembler position assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO manufactured products. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and safety are practiced. This role requires flexibility to adapt quickly to change and a desire for growth. This position plays a key role in TAPCO’s prime metrics that feed directly into the companywide gainsharing program. A Production Assembler II will have a broad knowledge of Production tasks, performing some at high level. Cross trained with the ability to switch roles when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets engineer drawings to ensure the correct parts are pulled and used
• Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentation
• Programs and test finished products
• Pack products into wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers using protective padding.
• Participates in cell changeovers from part to part
• Performs minor maintenance
• Solves routine problems
• Learns Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles and practice them on a daily basis
• Shares and supports ideas for improvement in group meetings
• Participates in group and individual improvement activities with team members, engineering and management
• Helps implement and support improvement ideas
• Communicate with Cell/Team Leader, Planner and Management as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Training Matrix Score between 85-169

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Mechanical ability - Assembly
• Able to read, and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematics
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Communication skills – strong verbal, listening, and written
• Able to analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists.
• Able to learn and accept feedback
• Able to work cooperatively in a team-based environment
• Detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in a team/cell environment
• Dependable
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to learn Lean manufacturing and 5
• Must be able to read, write, communicate and interpret English instructions

Required Experience

• Prior experience assembling panel, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical control
• Prior experience working in a team/cell based environment
• Able to lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Experience

• 1 – 2 years’ prior relevant experience within industry
• Lean Manufacturing and/or 5S

About Us:

At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462