Production Assembler II

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

401K Plan with Employer Match

PPE Provided

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Company events

Committee participation

Job summary

TAPCO in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a production team member to assemble and test traffic control devices, including BTS Blinker signs, paddles, RRFBs, Beacons, and DirecTimes. You will work in a cell-based environment focused on Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

Your day includes following engineered-to-order specifications, packing finished products securely, and performing minor maintenance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you report to the Production Manager and

Qualifications

• Experience assembling custom orders per engineered-to-order standards and documentation.
• Ability to program and test finished products.
• Experience packing products into wooden or cardboard containers or selecting preassembled containers using protective padding.
• Experience participating in cell changeovers, performing minor maintenance, and solving routine problems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, ability to conduct regular audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that customers receive finished products per the sales order.
• Assembles, programs, and tests BTS Blinker signs, blinker paddles, RRFB, Beacons, ETO Blinker Signs, and DirecTimes.
• Operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles are practiced.
• Reports to the Production Manager.
• Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentation.
• Programs and tests finished products.
• Packs products into wooden or cardboard containers or selects 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 practices them daily.
• Conducts regular 5S audits and quality audits and checks.
• 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.
• Communicates with the Cell/Team Leader, Planner, and Management as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Mechanical ability

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Overview

JOB REQUIREMENTS: If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today! Pay is based on experience in production.

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunity to join the Fun or Safety Committee

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that customers receive finished products per the sales order.
• Assembles, programs, and tests BTS Blinker signs, blinker paddles, RRFB, Beacons, ETO Blinker Signs, and DirecTimes.
• Operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles are practiced.
• Reports to the Production Manager.
• Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentation.
• Programs and tests finished products.
• Packs products into wooden or cardboard containers or selects 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 practices them on a daily basis.
• Conducts regular 5S audits and quality audits and checks.
• 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.
• Communicates with the Cell/Team Leader, Planner, and Management as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling custom orders per engineered-to-order standards and documentation.
• Ability to program and test finished products.
• Proficiency in packing products into wooden or cardboard containers or selecting preassembled containers using protective padding.
• Experience participating in cell changeovers, performing minor maintenance, and solving routine problems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, ability to conduct regular audits.
• Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills to solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and testing equipment.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience within the industry, prior experience assembling panels, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical control products.
• Ability to work in a team/cell-based environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for 75% of the day.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Electronics: OMS law, AC/DC, Voltage/Amps, solar controls.
• Mechanical ability: read and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematics.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Communication skills: strong verbal, listening, and written skills.
• Technical problem‑solving skills: analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook.
• Tools & equipment: understanding of testing equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.