Production Assembler

Production Assembler - Regular

The Production Assembler - Regular is responsible for reading assembly drawings, material lists, and work instructions to manufacture and assemble AGM products, including tie-downs, valves, desiccators, packaging products, and other assigned assemblies. This position performs assembly operations in accordance with established specifications, quality standards, and production requirements to ensure accurate and efficient product completion.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Reads materials list and assembly prints to stitch tie downs with required hardware. Trims and inspects completed tie downs, folds and packages per company procedure.
• Proficiently operates all equipment used in the production of strap assemblies such as the automatic folder, hot knife and riveter. Is capable of quickly doing visual inspection of webbing and strap components while producing tie downs.
• Reads drawing or material list to assemble valves and install parts such as stems, springs and seals into valve housing. Aligns components and assembles valves by pressing, riveting or screwing components together and then tests movement for correct operation. Tests completed valves to insure performance within company and customer specifications and records results per company policy. Operates all tools and machinery used in production of valves.
• Is proficient in producing desiccators and/or other AGM products.
• Meets or exceeds par on a regular basis and cooperates with Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager on methods of increasing production efficiency.
• Assists in the training of new personnel and can quickly move from job to job with minimal set-up time.
• Must be very flexible in constantly changing from one job to another.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with fellow employees.
• Completes all paperwork accurately and keeps work area clean. Reports or corrects any unsafe conditions or action observed to Production Supervisor. Knows correct procedures for handling and using adhesives and solvents.
• Ensures that all ISO (International Organization for Standardization) procedures are followed.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance and punctuality record.
• Other duties may be assigned by a Manager/Supervisor in other areas or departments as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess mechanical aptitude, be very capable of using hands to work with small parts and be able to use hand tools and measuring devices. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years experience in production assembly and/or training.

Language skills:

Must be able to speak, read and write English in an effective manner. Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as material lists, procedure prints and safety rules. Must have ability to write routine job reports or memos and complete required paperwork. Must have ability to speak effectively in one-on-one or small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills:

Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions or decimals.

Reasoning ability:

Must have ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or drawing form.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel and work with small parts. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms and talk. The employee is occasionally required to walk, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to and including 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to and including 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working around moving mechanical parts or machines. In addition, the employee is exposed to, and may come in direct contact with, potentially hazardous chemicals or materials. Therefore, the employee must follow proper safety procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – a retirement plan you can grow with!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you start saving today!
• Arizona 529 Education Savings plan with company matching!
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year – go back to school on us!
• Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase!
• Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months.
• Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses!
• Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days – and an annual company picnic.
• Summer worker program - Employment opportunities for family members who are high school students!

Drug & Nicotine Test Requirement: Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.

Background check requirement: Any job offer is contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a comprehensive background check.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

This is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.