Assembler - 1st Shift

• Assembles parts according to work instruction, verbal instruction, drawings, and/or diagrams
• Reads, understands and navigates through assembly process documents to assemble product
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
• Monitors and reports regarding product quality and equipment findings to ensure production and quality standards are met
• Measures cable length per customer specifications
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms
• Executes assembly sequence duties consistently meeting productivity and quality expectations
• Meets all departmental productivity targets
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Prepares, operates and cleans production equipment as appropriate for the successful completion of cable assembly
• Performs basic copper patch cord cut, assembly, and packaging, forecast and cassettes assembly, label application
• Communicates and interacts with team members within the line, Production Leads and Production Supervisor for the purpose of achieving assembly line targets, quality standards and safety procedures

• Ability to read, understand, and navigate through assembly process documents such as work orders, method sheets, etc.
• Ability to communicate and interact with team members and supervisor to effectively and efficiently achieve assembly line targets
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions both verbally and in written format
• Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting and measuring
• Ability to safely prepare, operate and clean production equipment as appropriate for the successful completion of cable assembly
• Ability to use judgement to identify potential safety hazards
• Ability to use judgment related to identifying and segregating non-conforming materials and components
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and possess a sense of urgency
• Willingness to learn new tasks and processes

• This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
• Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
• The lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis
• There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
• The occasional physical demands of the position included climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Education

• High School education or equivalent preferred

• Minimum of three (3) months experience in a production environment as an assembler or operator position required
• Previous fiber and/or copper assembly experience preferred

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off