Short Run Assembler

The Eastern Company; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eberhard Manufacturing in Strongsville, OH, is seeking a Short Run Assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble parts using blueprints and follow work instructions to build reliable units.

Responsibilities include powder coating prep, packing, shipping documentation, and maintaining accurate records to meet quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints.
• Understanding of quality control principles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts according to guidelines and customer orders.
• Operate powder coating equipment and ensure quality.
• Pack assembled parts, label shipments, and maintain records.
• Follow packing lists and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

ISO standards familiarity

Job description

Description

Short Run Assembler

Company Overview:

Eberhard Manufacturing is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered access and security solutions. Our vision is to dramatically grow our company by delivering solutions that empower our customers’ brands. Our mission is focused on attaining the voice of the customer, the development of our team, and the continuous improvement of our capabilities to drive sustained and profitable growth. Eberhard operates from strategic locations in the USA, Mexico, China, and Taiwan. We are a proud division of The Eastern Company, founded in 1859. (Nasdaq Stock ticker: EML).

Responsibilities:

Assembly

• Collect all materials and equipment needed to begin the assembly process
• Follow guidelines and work instructions on military and standard jobs
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
• Sort and/or repair nonconforming parts (NCMRs)

Powder Coating

• Prepare parts for coating
• Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application
• Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, oven and booth collection systems
• Ensure that all components are produced/coated effectively and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer orders

Packing/Vent

• Follow packing list to pack assembled parts in boxes
• Pack boxes on pallets
• Develop mailing labels and shipping documents
• Keep accurate records of shipments
• Ensure orders are filled correctly

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education

• Experience in reading blueprints
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills
• Familiarity with ISO standards

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in noisy, greasy, manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and climb as necessary.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, micrometers, blue prints, and inspect parts produced.

Employment with Eberhard Manufacturing is “at-will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, in accordance with Ohio law.

Eberhard Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, genetic history information, or protected veteran status.