Saddle Stitch Operator jobs in Bristol, CT

SUMMARY:

Assembles parts to form complete units or subassemblies at a workstation, multiple workstations or other assigned location. Utilizes hand tools, small power tools and other specialized equipment to perform assigned job. Reassembles or reworks units as required. Does basic preventative maintenance on assembly equipment. May be required to move materials using hand trucks.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ability to read from blueprints and other types of drawings, as well as detailed written work instructions, to use as guidance for proper assembly of products and products parts.
• Place fully assembled items in boxes and bins after they come off the assembly line, then sort these items into their designated locations.
• Monitor the assembly line and related machinery for proper functionality.
• Perform set-up and operations, such as, burnish, drilling, press assembly, paint, manual assembly, wash parts, wash tanks start-up procedures, magnetize, encapsulation, wire termination, electrical checks, and soldering.
• Assemble components and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies using hand tools and power tools, including air guns.
• Perform quality checks, inspect visually and test finished units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer orders requirement and complete and maintain proper production records.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, calipers and verniers.
• Pull and load components slated for assembly onto the line and load fully assembled, boxed products into their designated locations.
• Adheres to all safety rules protocols.
• Apply, recommend, and follow Lean practices

Critical Competencies:

• Reading Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Mathematics: have a basic grasp of mathematics and know how to read measuring devices to perform required assembly and inspection duties.
• Attention to detail: ability to spot small defects and potential problems in products.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent, preferred.
• Up to 3 months of assembly experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, lift, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Lifting requirements include but not limited to the following; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an industrial environment including moving mechanical parts, various oil, grease, and coolants and possible distracting noise.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Leaves

• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.