Assembler/Operator 1

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assemble variety of shutter styles within established standards for quality and timeliness.

JOB DUTIES:

Position Summary:The Assembler/Operator I in specialty is responsible for fabricating and assembling specialty shutter components, including louvered arches, according to production cut tickets and quality standards. This role involves measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling materials using hand tools and power tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret cut tickets to determine shutter shape and specifications
• Measure panels and materials to ensure accuracy
• Cut and shape louvers, rails, and stiles using hand and power tools
• Assemble panels and louvered arches according to specifications
• Verify panel color, texture, and dimensions before assembly
• Inspect completed products for quality and accuracy
• Move finished products to cleaning and packaging area
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to read a ruler to 1/16”
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and vice versa
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Carpentry or woodworking experience preferred
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

Schedule:

Normally Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts  5a - 3p; overtime may be required or offered as needed.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance,  vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time (pro-rated for current year based on start date), paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

•  Follow set safety procedures
•  Team player
•  Must be able to stand for 10 hours, occassional bend, kneel, reach overhead, twisting and lifting up to 50#
•  Set priorities
•  Be flexible in job assignments
•  Hand/eye coordination
•  Basic computer skills
•  Ability to meet job productivity expectations
• Ensures quality by:
•  Using project plan and project schedule methodology
•  Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
•  Understanding Polywood Fab team structure, roles and responsibilities
•  Integrating process methodology into daily work
•  Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
•  Share best practices
•  Using department and company scorecard and other metrics
•  Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level