Assembler/Operator I 701011

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assemble variety of basic blind styles within established standards for quality and timeliness.

JOB DUTIES:

* May perform pre-assembly responsibilities:

- May cut fabric or headrail.

- May pick parts.

- May do final bagging and labeling.

- May weigh fabric or rail and input data into computer database.

* Select blind off cart, following set procedures and established priority guidelines.

* Perform initial hand assembly of blind to allow for hanging, inspection and adjustment.

* Hang blind and perform initial inspection - parts fit together, adjust motor (if applicable), adjust clutch.

* Make necessary adjustments and re-inspect.

* Complete assembly process - add end caps, adjust snap, set stop.

* Perform testing of blind - quality tests, visual test, function/performance test (drops correctly, width, color, flaws in materials, function, etc.).

* Interact with quality specialists to ensure that quality guidelines are met.

* Prepare blind for packaging and shipment - pull blind up into stacked position; may bag or may put on cart for submission to other group for packaging/labeling and shipment.

* Complete productivity paperwork related to blind assembly.

* May work with Engineering on testing of new products. Maintain clean and safe work environment.

* Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.

* Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools.

* Follow safety policies and procedures. Attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.

* Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.

• Effective on start Date
• Health and Welfare-Including medical dental, vision insurance and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching -Company match of 100% of first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
• Paid Time Off
• 10 accrued vacation days, to start/11 Paid Company/Holidays
• Education Savings 629 Plan
• Career Path Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Product Discounts
• Disability Insurance
• Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Employee Assistance Programs

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent

* Minimum Job-Related Experience Required:3 months manufacturing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

* Follow set safety procedures

* Team player

* Set priorities

* Be flexible in job assignments

* Hand/eye coordination

* Basic computer skills

* Ability to meet job productivity expectations

Ensures quality by:

* Using project plan and project schedule methodology

* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work

* Understanding SWF team structure, roles and responsibilities

* Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 6S, 6D, Q@S etc

* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders

* Identifying gaps using tools such as Baldridge criteria, WI Forward Award criteria, GPTW, IDP etc

* Establishing forums to share best practices

* Using department and company scorecard and other metrics

* Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level