Assembler

Job Description:

PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER I 

Purpose of the Position: 

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-Sunday7:00am-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.