General Production (Assembler) - 1St Shift

1st Shift Assemblers (Monday - Friday 7am-330pm) needed in our state-of-the-art environmentally controlled very clean facility in South Bend, IN. The General Production (Assembler) employee is responsible for performing various tasks to set up , operate, monitor, and run various machine/s in accordance with customer and PEI specifications safely. The ideal candidates are responsible for the assembly of product throughout the production area while adhering to the product quality and product delivery guidelines. Intermediate understanding of Value Add Production.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health
• Health Reimbursement Plan Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (Needed/desired for this Position)

1-2+ years’ experience in Value Add Production

Communication skills; Ability to communicate with peers, superiors, and management.

Cross trained for all areas of production.

Ability to fluctuate schedule as deemed necessary by management or as the work load requires.

Willingness to obtain knowledge of product and process.

Ability to follow directives as set forth by superiors and/or management.

Good hand/eye coordination.

Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Must be a team player.

TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES – (Specific Job Proficiencies and Skills)

Demonstrate excellent manual dexterity in the assembly of small components

with or without the assistance of equipment.

Sustains effective level in primary position, while working on achievement of competency level in in one or more additional positions in other product areas as defined in the Production Skills Matrix.

Assists in training of new employees in core skills of primary position.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

Value-Add (assemble) connectors per the work order and work instructions.

Read, understand and follow work orders, specifications and “special” instructions as outlined on the work orders.

Read, understand and complete all production department documentation and work instructions to the PEI-Genesis, ISO9001 and AS9100 standard.

Ability to use equipment or machinery used in the value-add process. Some equipment may require some basic computer skills.

Complete work orders within the PEI Facility Promise Dates and Production Promise Dates are achieved daily.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area using 5s System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual lifting up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 70 lbs. on occasion (with assistance).
• Repetitive detailed work with hands for 8+ hours of the day.
• Must have range of motion to push/pull lever up/down with moderate force
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8+ hours.
• Be able to reach overhead with or without the aid of a ladder or step stool.
• Ability to Grip/Grasp at least 8 hours of the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate controlled
• Well lit
• Chairs and/or mats at work stations
• Some use of approved chemicals

PEI Genesis is an EEO employer/Vets/Disabled.