Manufacturing Associate (Packout)

About the Company:

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

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Schedule: Day Shift | Monday – Thursday
Shift Details: Four 10-hour shifts (5:00AM - 3:30PM)

Salary Range: $20.10 - $30.15 (not inclusive of shift differential or quarterly profit sharing)

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for supporting production of custom aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems by working in a teamwork cell to visually inspect, surface touch up, clean, bag and box to prepare pallets for shipping.

General Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Set up equipment and lay out fabrication project from blueprints/technical drawings.
• Cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw. Join material using adhesive and clamps.
• Measure components and finished project/product using a variety of measuring devices to ensure correct dimensions within required tolerances.
• Complete roll tooling changeovers using hand tools and maintain equipment, supplies and machinery safely.
• Troubleshoot machinery, material, saw, measuring equipment and tooling and making adjustments needed for successful completion of project.
• Visually inspect extrusions and check against blueprints/technical drawings and report defects.
• Participate in continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing activities.
• Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality – Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
• Productivity – Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders
• Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
• Preferred, Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar.
• Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.
• Background check required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k Plan

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

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Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.