General Production - 1st Shift

General Production - 1st Shift

Under direct supervision, the General Production position performs work of moderate difficulty and repetitive assembly operations using hand tools and associated machinery and equipment to assist in the manufacturing and assembly of the full array of JELD-WEN products including, but not limited to, Windows, Exterior Doors, Interior Doors, Patio Doors, and all other JELD-WEN related building products.

Gathers the necessary materials, uses the appropriate hand tools, and operates applicable machinery and equipment in the various plants to support the assembly floor and the finished product while achieving production goals, quotas and objectives; Provides guidance to other personnel in the assembly operations as directed by management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN as written above; Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel. Labels finished products to match appropriate paperwork; Maintains the work area, tools, machinery and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and performs preventive maintenance on same. Follows prescribed safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; This includes, but is not limited to, the use of safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, steel toed boots/shoes, and associated safety equipment in order to be on the plant floor and assemble the product, and perform the job duties in a safe and efficient/effective manner; Reports unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision; Performs other duties as assigned by management.

The physical demands described here are representative, but not all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally and/or frequently lift and/or move stock, materials and unfinished and finished production oriented materials in and near their work areas that weigh between 10 and 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by case basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises. All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.

High School Diploma or GED; Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment required; One (1) to three (3) years of experience as an Assembler I at a JELD-WEN facility or similar industry required; Certifications and/or classes in the appropriate field may be substituted in lieu of experience at the discretion of management; The ability to perform all the duties of the Assembler I position as contained in the Position Description, and inspect the quality of the Assembler I product as needed; Must be willing and able to be cross-trained and assist the Assembler III position as needed; Must possess the ability to perform repetitive type assembly functions using hand or power tools, and applicable machinery and equipment to assist in the assembly of the JELD-WEN product line; Must possess the ability to read a tape measure accurately, other instrumentation and schematics of moderate difficulty to perform the assembly tasks; Must possess the ability to multiply, divide, add and subtract, use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Must possess the ability to perform these operations using weight measurements, volume and distance; Must possess the ability to inspect the overall quality of the assembled product in conjunction with other Assemblers, direct supervisors and quality control personnel; Must have the ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions, correspondence and memos; Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on the assembly line; Must be willing to accept and receive frequent training, supervision and assistance from more senior and experienced Assemblers with regard to assembly operations; The ability and motivation to learn; work in a manufacturing and fast paced environment; Very energetic and enthusiastic; Reliable transportation, punctual and dependable; Responsible attitude; Team player; Results driven; Must be able to work overtime as needed; Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.