MTO Assembly Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Waterworks

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large. 

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day.  The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The MTO Assembly Associate at Waterworks will perform and maintain appropriate processes in support of our made-to-order plumbing program, comprised of outsourced metals finishing.  Day to day you will be performing breakdown and re-assembly of our products, tracking part details, inspecting final product. Please note this location is within our warehousing/distribution center in Brookfield, CT.

Strong Candidate Identified. 

• Perform the timely breakdown, outsourcing and re-assembly/packaging of product.
• Perform appropriate disassembly and re-assembly of plumbing and hardware product to prepare product for an outsourced finishing process.
• Follow instructions to customize product in line with specifications from product or engineering teams.
• Perform proper recording of product details before shipment/ inspect and check in re-finished product before re-assembly.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with finishing vendors. Help set and maintain quality and delivery expectations.
• Review and help establish feasibility of all made-to-order requests. Maintain and monitor work in process inventory.
• Perform necessary tasks to fulfill client/supply chain orders as needed.
• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout all Waterworks product lines.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• 1-3 years prior experience in light manufacturing in consumer products.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal partners and outside manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated exceptional tactile and hand/eye coordination skills.
• Ability to utilize JD Edwards, JotForm, and email to enter and track data.
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for quality work and client satisfaction.
• Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and withstand prolonged standing.
• Strong candidate identified.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, pull/push, climb and balance, and to

be elevated up to 20 feet in the air on harnessed equipment.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 110 pounds with assistance from one other Associate and use of proper technique.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Values

Be Authentic:   Engage in real conversations. Communicate honestly with respect and professionalism.

Raise The Bar: Share ideas to uphold our standard of excellence. Never settle for less than the best.

Own It:   Be responsible for your results. Empower yourself and others to step forward and lead.

Partner For Perfection:   Collaborate with peers and teammates to deliver superior service to our clients.

Love What You Do & Do What You Love: Generate excitement and enthusiasm for our brand and company.

Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate's experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.