What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing & Assembly Associate- Alternate Shift position at Bobrick?
Works in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and all Employee Relations policies provided. Reports all safety hazards or incidents to the supervisor, lead or safety representative immediately; documents them in writing.
Takes responsibility for the quality of his / her own work and for the quality of the work produced by the team. Performs all required quality checks during the assembly process and reports all defects found on a multi-use form. Ensures finished products meet blueprint specifications.
Works as a productive member of the team and meets the team efficiency goal of 95-105%. Uses all hand tools (pneumatic staplers, screw drivers and gluers), pallet jacks and other equipment as needed. Counts and records inventory if required.
Completes the following tasks to assemble and pack B-165 and B-166 series mirrors :
- Prepares a crate for branch orders or pallet for customer orders
- Prepare a carton for loading, leaving it open for the next mirror
- Sets frame on assembly station and adds glue in the frame if needed
- Places a back into the frame
- Cleans glass, lifts and places it in the frame
- Puts foam between back and glass
- Sandwiches glass, foam and back into frame, bending and lightly tapping with mallet, the frame into rectangular shape
- Inserts screw onto top of frame; files rough edge on closing corner
- Attaches hangers; marks box with appropriate labels
- Conducts a final inspection per instructions
- Lifts and seals mirrors into carton
- Lifts box onto mirror pallet or into mirror crate; moves pallet with pallet jack.
Has the ability to follow verbal instructions in English and asks the supervisor or lead for instructions on duties when in doubt.
Follows flow manufacturing principles and rules of engagement specific to each cell. Keeps non-value added activities to a minimum. Minimizes set-up time, scrap and waste. Follows housekeeping parameters to maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Interacts with fellow employees in a professional manner and assists others in the department as required, including lifting and handling mirrors. Uses the pallet jack to move mirrors on A-frames, carts and pallets. Takes care of all equipment used.
Every 6 months, submits a minimum of 1 suggestion for departmental improvement with regards to safety, quality or process.
Reads production guides to determine requirements of production assignment.
Performs any other duties assigned by lead or supervisor.
