Assembler

Job Title: Assembler I (X3)
Pay Rate: $18/hr.
Location: Providence RI  
Duration: Temp to Perm
Shift: 1st Shift M-F 7am-3:30pm

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of product assembly, inspection, testing, operation of equipment/tools and material/component processing tasks to meet production schedule requirements.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently meet all production work requirements assigned by following operating procedures and work instructions.
• Operate necessary equipment to meet required Production schedules.
• Assemble, package, and label products as required; accurately complete production recording as required.
• Perform required inspection and quality checks; complete required documentation as outlined by process, and inspection sheets, work instructions, and the document traceability.
• Inspect finished and in-process product for dimensional and cosmetic attributes according to defined specifications
• Complete rework, as necessary, on products rejected by process in the specification. Work with other production areas, as necessary, to resolve quality problems.
• May perform equipment set-up, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.
• Willing to cross train in other areas and perform in those areas as needed.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
• Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of “Journey to Zero” and that all accidents are preventable.
• Other related duties depending on business needs.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
• Prior experience using scales preferred

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Some mechanical capability & basic computer skills required
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Employees must wear safety glasses and or corrective safety eye wear to have proper corrective vision. The employee may sit or stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, flumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.