Assembler

Be Part of Something Essential at Kent Elastomer Products! 

Do you take pride in quality work and want to make a real difference? Kent Elastomer Products (KEP) is looking for dedicated team members to join our growing family in Mogadore, Ohio.  

Why KEP is a Great Place to Work: 

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a starting wage of $19.58/hour, with an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd shift & $0.75/hour for working the 3rd shift. Plus, a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Pension plan, and more! 
• Stability & Growth: This is a full-time position with opportunities to advance within our expanding company. 
• Supportive Work Environment: We value our employees and provide a clean, safe work area. 
• Make a Difference: You'll take pride in knowing your work supports the medical field, food service industry and several other diverse industries. 
  
  

The Role: Assembler

The Assembler is responsible for assembling tubes and associated components while conducting thorough visual inspections to ensure product compliance with specified attribute characteristics. Additional responsibilities include packaging the assembled parts for shipment. This role demands a high degree of eye/hand coordination to maintain quality and efficiency.

Essential Functions: 

• Identify and verify product types according to order specifications.
• Remove defective materials in accordance with processing guidelines.
• Assemble a variety of components with precision and care.
• Package completed assemblies for shipment, adhering to packaging standards.
• Perform various overhead tasks as assigned.
• Follow detailed instructions and production guidelines accurately.
• Ensure proper lot traceability is maintained for all products.
  
  

You'll be a great fit if you: 

• Excels in hands-on tasks and enjoys working in a production environment.
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and precision in assembly work.
• Adheres to stringent safety standards.
• Works well in a team and maintains a positive, proactive attitude.
  
  

Range Of Physical Activities

• Manual Dexterity - Must have good eye/hand coordination to perform assembly quickly. Must be responsive to tactile defects in tubing. Must be able to use weight or piece count scale.
• Visual Activity - Must be able to identify visual defects and color variations in tubing.
• Standing/Walking: Primarily requires standing, depending on task requirements.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to exert up to 40 lbs. of force.
• Lifting: Capable of lifting containers weighing up to 45 lbs. to a height of 5 feet.
• Documentation: Able to complete lot logs, notes, and labels and enter production into database.
• Reading: Competent in understanding instructions identification tags, and lot numbers on labels.
• Mathematics: Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must be comfortable working with fractions and decimals.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires excellent hand-eye coordination for quick, precise assembly. Must be sensitive to tactile defects in tubing and proficient in consistency.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to detect visual defects, such as surface imperfections or color variations in tubing.
  
  

Ready to Launch Your Career at KEP? 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Apply today and become part of a winning team! 

 

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