Production Assembler

Description

Position Summary:

The Production Assembler is an entry-level position responsible for the basic assembly of wire harnesses and cable assemblies. This position focuses on light assembly, wire splicing, heat shrinking, and labeling of wire assemblies by following standard work routines.

Organizational Values:

1. Live to serve: Prioritizing service as our highest goal. We put the needs of others first, whether it is customers or team members. We are compassionate, helpful, and seek ways to make a positive impact.
2. Driven to Succeed: We are ambitious, determined, and results oriented. We prioritize excellence, innovation, and continual improvement. Our aim is to exceed customer expectations and ensure their sustainable success, reflecting on our mission.
3. Do What it Takes: We are proactive, resourceful, and determined. Everyone is empowered to take initiative and find solutions to problems, even if it means going beyond the usual call of duty.

Essential Responsibilities:

Production:

1. Develops the ability to comprehend and use standard production documentation including blue prints, work orders, wire lists and other written instructions in order to determine and identify materials needed and carry out sequence of assembly.
2. Develops the ability to correctly identify colors and uses basic measuring devices like rulers and measuring tapes.
3. Distinguishes different components of assembly and understands the routing of the product through the production process.

Processing wires and cables:

1. Plugs individual wires into connectors ensuring proper connection to meet productivity and quality standards.
2. Cuts and processes multi-conductor cable.
3. Performs assembly of wires through routing.
4. Operates cutters of various types to cut cable, wire, and wire covering.
5. Splices wires with limited errors.
6. Operates heat shrink hand tool to close tube around wire.
7. Understands the proper orientation of connectors, including various positions.
8. Understands the proper orientation of terminals within a connector.
9. Understands proper labeling process.
10. Operates a cable tie gun and develops the ability to troubleshoot minor problems.
11. Sets up a continuity tester, tests finished product, and prints out the results sheets. 
12. Bundles or bags product to the customer’s specifications.
13. Packs finished assemblies for quality review.
14. Adheres to safety standards when operating heat guns, strippers, cutters, and other hand tools.

Assembly inspection and time documentation:

1. Visually inspects assemblies throughout the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
2. Documents time per given project to adhere to projected budgets through electronic software.

Non-Essential Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Specific Direction: Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Current knowledge with/or ability to learn the IPC 620B Requirements and LEAN manufacturing principles.
2. Ability to learn through verbal and written instruction and apply acquired training.
3. Hand/eye coordination and dexterity.
4. Strong ability to pay close attention to detail.
5. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
6. Ability to modify behavior and work activities in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
7. Ability to identify a problem and communicate with Team Leads.
8. Motivation to learn and continuously improve skillset.
9. Ability to work as a team.
10. Great attendance and punctuality.
11. Safety minded.

Core Competencies:

1. Accuracy: Achievement of correct and precise work.
2. Detail Oriented: Meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task and ensures accuracy in documentation and data.
3. Quality Control: Ability to establish a system of high standards and maintain thee standards by testing the output against the specification, despite pressing deadlines.
4. Accountability: Acceptance of responsibility and one's own actions.
5. Task Completion: Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, following set procedures and following up when necessary. 

Physical Requirements:

• Work in stationary position- more than 5 hours
• Move about work area- less than 2 hours
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel- more than 5 hours
• Reach with hands and arms- more than 5 hours
• Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)- none
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl- none
• Communicate with various parties- less than 2 hours
• Detect flavors or smells- none
• Move containers up to 10 pounds- less than 2 hours
• Visual acuity- more than 5 hours
• Read and understand written word- less than 2 hours
• Drive/Travel- none
• Operate computer and general office machines- less than 2 hours
• Operate Machines: G-press termination machine, splicer machine, stripper machine, wire twister machine- none 

Environmental Conditions:

• Normal office environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise or chemicals or hazardous equipment- less than 2 hours
• Plant environment: Exposure to dust, seasonal colder temperatures in warehouse- more than 5 hours
• Travel: Limited exposure to outside elements- none