Production Associate - Finishing

Fortunebrands; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a motivated teammate to support the Finishing department while cross-trained for entry-level manufacturing tasks. Responsibilities include moving materials, operating equipment, assembling small parts, and preparing rails for assembly, with involvement in inventory and quality checks.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; basic hand tool experience is important.

Qualifications

• Must have basic hand tool experience and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience reading shop drawings is a plus.
• Experience with basic math and measurements is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Move and transport materials between locations as directed.
• Operate mobile equipment to move materials as assigned.
• Assemble small components using hand tools for stock parts.
• Prepare rails by attaching gaskets, hardware and setting blocks for assembly.
• Pull materials for manufacturing and maintain inventory records.
• Prepare and protect products for the Packing Department.
• Perform inspections to ensure part quality and report damage.

Skills

Hand tools

Tape measure reading

Lift up to 50lbs

Shop drawings reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be assigned to a primary department - Finishing - while also being cross-trained to perform entry level support functions throughout manufacturing, as workload deems appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform support functions in various departments, which may include some or all of the following:

• Assist other team members with physically moving/carrying materials from one location to another
• Operate mobile equipment to transport materials as directed
• Utilize hand tools to assemble small component made-to-stock parts (ex. hinges), while meeting or beating established production quotas
• Prep rails by attaching all gaskets, basic hardware, and setting blocks to the rail for the assembly process
• Pull materials for manufacturing and ensure physical inventory records are maintained
• Prepare and protect products, as needed, for the Packing Department
• Prep parts for the finishing process
• Remove bars from the dip tank following its cycle and hang bars on racks for the drying process
• Move parts and extrusions in and out of the ovens
• Support the Warehousing Team to pull inventory, as needed, according to the production schedule
• Perform physical counts of inventory on hand
• Perform inspections, as needed, to ensure quality parts; immediately report damaged or scratched materials
• Provide support for thermal break machining functions
• Assemble various fenestration products, in alignment with the production schedule
• Visually check parts and/or glass for scratches, dings, and dents prior to assembly
• Assist with housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement projects as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Previous experience with hand tools
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read a tape measure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 - 2 Years of experience in a related position, preferably in carpentry, construction, and/or manufacturing
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate various types powered industrial trucks (ex. forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate overhead cranes
• Experience with reading shop drawings
• General computer skills

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We're advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.At Fortune Brands, we're building something big. We're advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We're delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we've transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $X USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, natio