Light Assembler jobs in Mcallen, TX

Description

JOB PURPOSE :

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

JOB DUTIES :

• May perform pre-assembly responsibilities :
• May cut fabric or headrail. oMay sew fabric.
• May manipulate fabric by cutting fabric to length / drilling holes.
• May weigh fabric and input data into computer database.
• Select blind off card, following set procedures and established priority guidelines.
• Perform initial hand assembly of blind to allow for hanging, inspection and adjustment.
• Hang blind and perform initial inspection parts fit together, adjust motor (if applicable), adjust clutch.
• Make necessary adjustments and re-inspect.
• Complete assembly process - add end caps, adjust snap, set stop.
• Perform testing of blind - quality tests, visual test, function / performance test (drops correctly, width, color, flaws in materials, function, .
• Interact with quality specialists to ensure that quality guidelines are met.
• Prepare blind for packaging and shipment - pull blind up into stacked position; may bag or may put on cart for submission to other group for packaging / labeling and shipment.
• Complete productivity paperwork related to blind assembly.
• May work with Engineering on testing of new products. Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures. Attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.
• Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

Minimum Education Required : High School diploma or equivalent Minimum Job-Related Experience Required : 3 months manufacturing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

• Follow set safety procedures
• Team player
• 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 SWF team structure, roles and responsibilities
• Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 5S, 6D, Q@S etc
• Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
• Identifying gaps using tools such as Baldridge criteria, WI Forward Award criteria, GPTW, IDP etc
• Establishing forums to 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

Last updated : 2024-04-23