Assembler

Assembler I

The Assembler I is responsible for maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency while performing light assembly duties and production tasks. The position reports to the Production Supervisor at Milwaukee Tool.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:00pm

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am

Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Light assembly and packaging of product
• General warehouse duties: stacking, moving, arranging product
• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
• Builds assemblies to quality standards and print or work order specifications
• Follows verbal and written procedures including when modified by a Lead or Supervisor
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment including after task clean up, returning tools to designated locations and swept floor
• Flexibility in daily tasks including rotating positions and changing work stations
• Possibly operating minor machinery or equipment to aid in production processes
• Adheres to IB implemented safety standards including (PPE), work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
• Is willing to learn new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed
• Listens, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments
• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions to Team Leads when necessary
• Requests are completed with a good attitude and by needed deadlines
• May be assigned special projects and other duties

Skills & Qualifications:

• Possess manual dexterity and good coordination
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills (including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, converting minutes to hours, and performing basic Algebra)
• Possess necessary basic computer skills for accessing and printing documents/labels
• Possess ability to resolve minor problems, recognize normal and unusual situations
• Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment and tools
• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude
• Is able to follow assembly simple production diagrams
• Demonstrates strong multitasking skills in a fast paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail required
• Coachable and applies instruction immediately
• Maintains a positive attitude and remains flexible to changing work environment

Education and/or Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Previous production, assembly or packaging related experience preferred
• Has worked independently and as part of a team
• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day
• Frequent walking
• Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching
• Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.