What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watch Assembler position at Shinola?
About Shinola
Shinola is a company that creates beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well with confidence and joy in a style that is uniquely their own.
A Career at Shinola
We are a growing and evolving company, and each employee is a key stakeholder who makes decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to what we believe will become an iconic American brand.
Shinola is a company that creates beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well with confidence and joy in a style that is uniquely their own.
A Career at Shinola
We are a growing and evolving company, and each employee is a key stakeholder who makes decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to what we believe will become an iconic American brand.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Make quick and accurate troubleshooting decisions.
- Adjust machine controls to exact positions for various tasks.
- Grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects with hands and arms.
- Arrange items or actions in a specific sequence or pattern.
- Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
- Concentrate on tasks over long periods without distraction.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Adhere to Safety Protocols
- Wear proper safety gear while on the manufacturing, warehouse, or factory room floor.
Assemble Watch Heads
- Complete watch assembly of all models with mechanical and quartz movements following production specifications.
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Foster a team-oriented environment.
- Appreciate diversity in the workplace.
Physical Demands
- Sit for long periods (almost entire time), stand, walk, lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
- Move hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
- Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
- See details at close range.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Pass a drug screen and National Criminal Background Check.
- 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.
- Sit for extended periods performing repetitive tasks.
- Excellent eye/hand coordination.
- Handle small instruments with precision.
- Understand and follow directions.
- Candidates with electrical assembly and mechanical assembly experience encouraged to apply.
Work Environment
The position requires interacting with many people in a light industrial manufacturing area. The noise level is usually moderate to high. The plant must remain dust-free, and proper attire will be provided by the company.
Shinola is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology, or any other protected characteristic.
