Assembly Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS

Job Description: Assembler

Location: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Operations Manager

Interfaces With: Production, Quality, Material Handling, Shipping/Receiving

Role Purpose

• Assemble components and products according to work instructions, blueprints, or schematics while meeting production, quality, and safety requirements
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications and promptly identify defects or production issues
• Safely operate required hand tools, power tools, and production equipment to support efficient assembly operations
• Assembly will be the primary responsibility of this position. Based on production needs, support other value-added production activities, including boxing, secondary operations, packaging, and related manufacturing support

Core Accountabilities

Assembly and Production

• Assemble components and products according to established work instructions, blueprints, schematics, and production requirements
• Safely and correctly use hand tools, power tools, and machinery required for assigned assembly work
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and respond to changing priorities

Quality and Problem Reporting

• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications
• Perform basic troubleshooting and promptly report defects, equipment concerns, and production issues
• Follow written and verbal instructions and established quality requirements to support accurate and consistent assembly

Safety and Work Area Organization

• Follow all safety protocols, company policies, and required operating procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace throughout the shift

Department and Facility Support

• Support boxing, secondary operations, packaging, and other production areas as needed based on workload and production priorities
• Develop proficiency in multiple production activities through cross-training and hands-on experience while maintaining assembly as the primary responsibility

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing, or general labor preferred but not required
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, and perform repetitive assembly activities
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds independently
• Ability to safely use required hand tools, power tools, and production equipment throughout the workday

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required for this position

Language Requirements

• Must be able to read and write in English

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas
• Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work area

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment
• Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, and varying temperatures
• Potential exposure to manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
• Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Key Performance Indicators

• Safe and correct use of hand tools, power tools, and required production equipment
• Assembly accuracy and adherence to work instructions, blueprints, schematics, and product specifications
• Quality of finished products and timely identification and reporting of defects or production issues
• Achievement of production requirements while maintaining safety and quality expectations
• Work area cleanliness and organization
• Dependability, teamwork, and responsiveness to changing production priorities
• Effective support of boxing, secondary operations, packaging, and other assigned production activities as needed
• Demonstrated flexibility and proficiency across assembly and other cross-trained value-added production activities