Production Assembler II: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

TAPCO Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Parental leave

401K match

PPE coverage

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Company events

Safety committee

Job summary

TAPCO is hiring a Production Assembler to build and test TAPCO products in a cell-based environment. You will interpret engineer drawings, assemble/ program, and test finished products while supporting lean manufacturing and 5S practices.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, strong teamwork, and good communication. We offer shift options (1st and 2nd), a sign-on bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits with a401(k) match to reward experience.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling panels and wire harnesses.
• Experience in a team/cell-based environment.
• Able to lift 40 lbs and handle material movement.
• Able to read and follow engineering documents and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to pull correct parts and assemble to order.
• Assemble, program, and test TAPCO products.
• Pack products into containers with padding and prepare for shipment.
• Support cell changeovers and participate in lean initiatives.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

Mechanical assembly

Read schematics

Math & measurement

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

English literacy

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Testing equipment

Job description

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

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.

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

• Electronics - wiring diagrams, testing
• 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.
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, testing
• 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.