Assembly Technician

About the Job

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we are solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Summary:

The Assembly Technician is vital to our success. The role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance with the work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to anyone's safety.

The Assembly Technician will be taught how to undertake their tasks safely, and to a high-quality level, through a Job Instruction process, and will attain and maintain the relevant certification necessary to progress through our tiers program, as measured by the job skills competence matrix.

Responsibilities: As an Assembly Technician, you will:

• Contribute to the team in creating a "Great Place to Work" by role-modelling safety-first, and supporting colleagues.
• Hold yourself, and team members, accountable to embody the United Safety PASSION Values.
• Undertake all tasks in compliance with the standard work and training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or otherwise, immediately known to Team Leader.
• Exemplify safety first mindset and follow all United Safety Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Understand your team's People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and your contribution to their attainment.
• Become certified at the Lean Awareness level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month.
• Support the Team Leader in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon your experience.
• Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement.
• Comply with all legal/regulatory requirements and company policies as well as individual responsibilities.

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you:

• Have earned a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Achieve a Gallup assessment score for the role of the Potential or High Potential Level.
• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Are physically able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Can occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Are able to or willing to learn and become certified to drive a fork truck.
• Have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Are committed to the rigorous adherence to standardized work.
• Have a track record of Kaizen implementation.
• Have experience working within a Lean Operating Model / Production System.
• Can perform in a fast-paced environment, while responding to change favorably and quickly.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind, and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment.
• Bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and are able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.

Here at United Safety, we embrace the core values that make us great.

P A S S I O N to build the future together.

People Attitude Service Safety Innovation One Company Nimble

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.

United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions. Since then, we've grown in both size and scope; introducing several new products and applications across a wide range of industries.Even as we continue to grow, our mission stays the same. We're uniting passions, ideas, people, and solutions to protect and save lives through constant innovation.OUR VISION & MISSIONOur Vision: To build the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.Our Mission: United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property.