What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler position at Tate Inc.?
Basic Purpose
The entry level Assembler, both light assembly and heavy assembly, is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery to assemble parts in the Containment department at our Pocahontas, Arkansas facility. In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department.
Responsibilities
- Has working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department.
- Assembles containment doors, partitions, and other products per product specifications.
- Detects faulty materials used to assemble parts and reports findings to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Completes production reporting and quality paperwork accurately as required.
- Uses proper equipment and hand-jacks to ensure proper movement or storage of product or material.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
- Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. repetitively unassisted for an 8-hour shift for heavy assembly.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively unassisted for an 8-hour shift for light assembly.
- Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.
