Assembler - 2nd & 3rd Shifts at Elkhart Plastics, LLC. in MIDDLEBURY, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Overview

The responsibility of the Assembler is to take various molded products and trim and/or assemble them into finished goods within quality and efficiency standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pull and review work instructions prior to starting a job. Review production priorities.
• Ensure that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins.
• Retrieves product for trimming or assembly and moves to designated areas when complete.
• Finishes molded product using various methods designated for the job. These methods include, but not limited to:
  
  
  • Use of hand and power tools.
  • Use of pallet jack.
  • Use of hot iron.
  • Use of open flame.
• Completes product labels and ensures product is identified throughout each operation.
• Responsible for final inspection of product and ensures that product is of excellent quality before shipping to the Customer.
• Use of Reporting system to record production.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing preferred
• Effective communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.
• This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:
  
  
  • Ovens
  • Torches
  • Rotating tools
  • Forklifts
  • Other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts, materials, and molds.
• Must be able to operate the hand tools and write legible.