Assembler

Assembler I 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.