Heavy Assembler jobs in Bloomington, IL

Job Summary:

Performs general production duties assigned by production supervisor to facilitate production requirements within specified standards. May perform a variety of heavy assembler duties including but not limited to material transfer, loading and unloading of parts or components, and assembly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles and transports material as assigned.
• Follows instructions to perform assigned and required tasks.
• Uses tools and equipment to complete assigned jobs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and job directions to complete assignments.
• Assembles and builds product or components as assigned by following written and verbal instructions.
• Assists with inspection to ensure quality standards are met.
• Communicates with team members and management, participating in problem-solving and providing feedback/recommendations.
• May perform material handling duties as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains a safe workstation/environment by complying with procedures, rules/regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Adheres to and supports 5S 1.
• Adheres to and supports the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations and follow work instructions at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• High attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Capacity to do repetitive work and stand for long periods of time.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn software.
• Ability to follow directions, written and verbal, and to make decisions and follow through.
• Ability to use tools and equipment applicable to the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blue prints and other written instructions.
• Ability to qualify for and retain a fork lift license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Physically active position requiring medium to heavy work with consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.; requires exerting force.
• Requires being able to stand and walk for long periods of time; 98% of the shift requires standing and/or walking, including overtime requirements. .
• To perform the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to, below or above shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull and use hands to handle, grasp, manipulate, grip and use tools.
• Essential duties and responsibilities are typically performed while standing or while intermittently sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching or stooping; requires reaching, pushing, pulling, and gripping/grasping. Repetitive motions may be applicable to certain products.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination; requires the ability to see and hear.
• Regular exposure to noise and vibration from pneumatic tools, moving machines, fumes, and occasionally airborne dust and particles.
• Regular exposure to seasonal temperature changes in the work environment.