Assembler 1 Indirect

Job Description:

Assembler I 1st shift Monday- Friday 6:00 AM- 2:00 PM

 At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….   

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. 

Your Role on Our Team:

The Assembler I will work on Quarter Pallet (QP) Line(s), Conversion, other special orders assembling Kitting products, automated or manual, and will assist the production areas in various tasks including assembling corrugate, completing Quart Pallet Displays, sorting, counting, 5S activities, replenishing supplies, organizing stock, and assignments. May serve as a backup to other positions in other areas at the direction of management; other duties as assigned.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Work on non-automated and automated equipment such as RF Sealer, QP Conveyance Lines, Clamshell Machine, and other Kitting functions

• Perform repetitive operations, according to provided work instructions and area metrics

• Prepare finished products for shipment by constructing boxes, placing labels on boxes, placing products in boxes, and placing closed boxes on pallet per work instructions

• Practice 5S by keeping work area clean by disposing empty boxes and cardboard, as well as keeping material 

• Inform proper leadership personnel of material shortage     

• May work as member of assembly group and be assigned different workstations, maintaining flexibility by flowing to work, as production needs require or shift from one station to another to reduce fatigue factor

• May participate in group meetings to exchange job related information

• Use fixtures, jigs, hand tools as necessary, to ensure proper position and/or movement of components and parts

• Be alert, detect obvious defects and take necessary measures to correct

• Proactively work with team members to meet production goals

• Train others in all areas  

• Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area      

• Abide by all safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Process assembly experience, preferably in manufacturing environment – At least 6 months

• Agility – Flexible to change to other QP Lines or areas in one shift

• Excellent eye-hand coordination

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks- while standing

• Attention to Detail

• Self-Motivation

• Understand and Follow Instructions

• Must be able to work with a team respectfully and effectively

Working Conditions: 

​​Manufacturing Plant​

• Standing for long periods of time

• Repetitive motion

• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes

• Able to work in various temperature conditions

• Operation of motorized and manual pallet jack

The physical and weightlifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.