
Assembly Operator
- New Hartford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to read from blueprints and other types of drawings, as well as detailed written work instructions, to use as guidance for proper assembly of products and products parts.
- Place fully assembled items in boxes and bins after they come off the assembly line, then sort these items into their designated locations.
- Monitor the assembly line and related machinery for proper functionality.
- Perform set-up and operations, such as, burnish, drilling, press assembly, paint, manual assembly, wash parts, wash tanks start-up procedures, magnetize, encapsulation, wire termination, electrical checks, and soldering.
- Assemble components and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies using hand tools and power tools, including air guns.
- Perform quality checks, inspect visually and test finished units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer orders requirement and complete and maintain proper production records.
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, calipers and verniers.
- Pull and load components slated for assembly onto the line and load fully assembled, boxed products into their designated locations.
- Adheres to all safety rules protocols.
- Apply, recommend, and follow Lean practices
- Reading Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Mathematics: have a basic grasp of mathematics and know how to read measuring devices to perform required assembly and inspection duties.
- Attention to detail: ability to spot small defects and potential problems in products.
- High School education or equivalent, preferred.
- Up to 3 months of assembly experience preferred, but not required.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance