Assembly - Laborer

Full-time

Overview

Who We Are

Every decision we make rests on whether or not we're bettering the lives and experiences of the people inside and outside of our walls.

It's the way we innovate and rethink the possibilities of our products and services, it's the way we foster and build relationships with our team members and our customers and it's the way we prioritize our social impact initiatives to serve the communities we live, work and play in.

With a rapidly expanding group of over 11, team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands we've proven, time and again, by putting people first, our company's possibilities are truly endless.

Why We’re Different

At Lippert Components, Everyone Matters. We’re striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities.

LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members.

We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls.

What You’ll Get

  • A Company Culture Where Everyone Matters
  • Career Development
  • Mentoring
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Flu Immunization
  • Holidays, Personal & Vacation Days
  • Local & National Discounts
  • Wellness Offerings
  • Food Truck Days

Summary

The Assembly Laborer reports to a supervisor and is responsible assembling components according to product specifications.

Salary Grade / Level / Family / Range

Hourly

Essential Functions

  • Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
  • Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
  • Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
  • Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
  • Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
  • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies
  • Daily communication with supervisor regarding potential issues
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensures safety measures are followed to protect personnel and company property
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing quality and timely results
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management

Competencies

  • Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
  • Willingness to be flexible with schedule in order to meet customer demands
  • Commitment to ensuring jobs are completed accurately within deadlines
  • Possesses the physical stamina and perseverance to handle pressure well
  • Proactive in avoiding mistakes that should be anticipated rather than reactive
  • Encourages a positive rather than negative viewpoint
  • Ability to work well with others while pursuing common goal
  • Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring, however, potential direct reports are a possibility.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee may have to lift and / or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

  • Can be hot or cold depending on outside environmental conditions
  • Will be exposed to a loud and noisy environment
  • May be interrupted frequently to meet needs and request of personnel and management
  • Work area is busy and noisy making it challenging to concentrate
  • Peak times may require longer work period in order to meet the customer demands
  • Continued interruptions require effective stress management with focus on obtaining goals.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work is also necessary.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Up to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Able to identify that product meets quality and productivity standards
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Ability to focus on details to guarantee production of high quality products
  • Ability to read and follow documented procedures and standards
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements
  • Willing and available to work overtime to reach goals
  • Clear communication (oral and written) skills
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

No further eligibility qualifications for this position.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP / EEO Statement

LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.a

Pay Group : AAP / EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.

This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.

All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.

Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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Overview

Who We Are

Every decision we make rests on whether or not we're bettering the lives and experiences of the people inside and outside of our walls.

It's the way we innovate and rethink the possibilities of our products and services, it's the way we foster and build relationships with our team members and our customers and it's the way we prioritize our social impact initiatives to serve the communities we live, work and play in.

With a rapidly expanding group of over 11, team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands we've proven, time and again, by putting people first, our company's possibilities are truly endless.

Why We’re Different

At Lippert Components, Everyone Matters. We’re striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities.

LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members.

We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls.

What You’ll Get

  • A Company Culture Where Everyone Matters
  • Career Development
  • Mentoring
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Flu Immunization
  • Holidays, Personal & Vacation Days
  • Local & National Discounts
  • Wellness Offerings
  • Food Truck Days

Summary

The Assembly Laborer reports to a supervisor and is responsible assembling components according to product specifications.

Salary Grade / Level / Family / Range

Hourly

Essential Functions

  • Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
  • Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
  • Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
  • Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
  • Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
  • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies
  • Daily communication with supervisor regarding potential issues
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensures safety measures are followed to protect personnel and company property
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing quality and timely results
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management

Competencies

  • Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
  • Willingness to be flexible with schedule in order to meet customer demands
  • Commitment to ensuring jobs are completed accurately within deadlines
  • Possesses the physical stamina and perseverance to handle pressure well
  • Proactive in avoiding mistakes that should be anticipated rather than reactive
  • Encourages a positive rather than negative viewpoint
  • Ability to work well with others while pursuing common goal
  • Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring, however, potential direct reports are a possibility.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee may have to lift and / or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

  • Can be hot or cold depending on outside environmental conditions
  • Will be exposed to a loud and noisy environment
  • May be interrupted frequently to meet needs and request of personnel and management
  • Work area is busy and noisy making it challenging to concentrate
  • Peak times may require longer work period in order to meet the customer demands
  • Continued interruptions require effective stress management with focus on obtaining goals.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work is also necessary.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Up to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Able to identify that product meets quality and productivity standards
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Ability to focus on details to guarantee production of high quality products
  • Ability to read and follow documented procedures and standards
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements
  • Willing and available to work overtime to reach goals
  • Clear communication (oral and written) skills
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

No further eligibility qualifications for this position.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP / EEO Statement

LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.a

Pay Group : AAP / EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.

This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.

All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.

Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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About Alcon :

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care.

Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of

our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Assembler Operator I at Houston, Texas, US, you will be trusted to perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and / or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.

In this role, a typical day will include :

  • Making continuity checks on work in process and completed.
  • Collaborating with co-workers to meet business objectives and enhance team capability.
  • Supporting training of new co-workers and sharing knowledge and experience with co-workers to develop the team’s overall capability.
  • Listening attentively and communicating clearly with customers, coworkers, and associates at all levels of the organization.
  • May conduct quality inspections on the processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
  • May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
  • Following department and company safety guidelines, identifying and reporting safety hazards or unsafe behavior.

What you’ll bring to Alcon :

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  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
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2. Mon - Wed, 4 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM; Every other Thurs, 4 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM

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1. Mon Thurs, 4 : 15 PM - 2 : 45 AM

2. Mon Thurs, 4 : 45 PM - 3 : 15 AM

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How you can thrive at Alcon :

  • Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
  • Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years.

We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations.

We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations.

In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time.

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Description :

Who is Flex Decks? We are a pioneer and leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, modular maintenance platforms for the most technologically advanced military aircrafts in the world.

The Assembly / Installation team plays a major part in the success of our company by constructing and delivering quality products and providing superior customer service.

As part of this team, an individual needs to be reliable, thorough, and attentive, with a strong work ethic, determination and an eagerness to learn new skills as well as act with intelligent initiative and resolve to face challenges.

What Can We Offer You? We are most proud of our employees and our culture. We believe in our employees and understand that when they are engaged and they are happy, they will thrive and our business will grow.

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This role is responsible for ensuring the assembly and installation of maintenance platform activities are in accordance with project objectives, priorities and contract specifications.

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  • Oversee and direct assembly / install team in the assembly, installation and certification of quality aluminum maintenance platforms.
  • Lead assembly / install department portion of daily morning meetings.
  • Review work status, coordinate activities and assign tasks to assembly / install personnel based on daily production schedule.

Conduct safety talks and provide company updates.

  • Digest basic prints, work orders, material processing lists and drawings or document packages to determine critical aspects of design intent.
  • Determine and establish sequence of operations for each job order, based on production schedules, work orders and estimated labor hours required for job completion.

Adjust process and priorities to meet production schedules as needed

  • Receive, unload, unpack, and transfer work material to and from appropriate work stations.
  • Accurately pull and stage hardware for projects.
  • Maintain hardware inventory and assure any special hardware is ordered and packed for projects. Track and forecast supply requirements and report to Management.
  • Oversee equipment to determine safe and operational, perform minor maintenance as needed and report malfunctioning and / or unsafe equipment to management.
  • Train personnel in proper equipment operations and maintenance.
  • Assist with product verification testing and record results.
  • Assist Quality Control with inspection of finished products during the assembly process to ensure they meet company quality standards.
  • Provide documentation on products and systems so all parts are accounted for in when shipped.
  • Organize, pack and load finished product in various environmental contexts.
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  • Manage the completion of project work orders by assembly / install personnel. Ensure tasks have proper sign-off prior to Management review and are submitted daily.
  • Apply knowledge of assembly / installation techniques, advise and provide support to assemblers / installers and other personnel as needed.
  • Assist overall production effort in following existing, as well as continuously improving, material flow and departmental organization.
  • Assist Management in identifying, developing, implementing, and tracking process improvement initiatives.
  • Actively participates in daily production status coordination meeting with peer departmental managers as well as operations level management.
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  • Monitor and track the assembly / installation teams time entry through the time clock system. Review and approve PTO requests.

Review and edit job numbers and classifications where necessary. Submit to Management for review prior to sending to payroll department.

  • Provide performance appraisals of assembly / installation team personnel.
  • Monitor and enforce all company safety policies and procedures. Identify and correct any and all safety violation.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. Keep track of material and keep work area organized.
  • Familiarize and understand all FlexDecks employment policies such as work hours / days, quality standards, drug / alcohol screening, safety guidelines, and all policies outlining employee behavior at FlexDecks facility.
  • Familiarize, understand, and use all standard operating procedures determined by FlexDecks and equipment manufacturers in relation to use of fabrication equipment.
  • Apply all safety measures when working in the shop and with machines / power tools.
  • Interpret and understand dimensions, material types, and material grades on cut lists or drawings.
  • Identify FlexDecks tolerancing system on work orders / drawings and understand how tolerance system affects dimensions, material types, and material grades.
  • Ensure that product standards, both quality and quantity are met.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and further develop and maintain a cohesive team-oriented work environment with all employees, vendors, and customers, and support the company in all decisions.
  • May be asked by management to perform other tasks beyond those listed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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  • Proficient in mechanical and technical skills and experience required for manual assembly of parts and components.
  • Knowledge & use of common power tools and their safe operation :
  • Metal working / beveling tools, abrasive cleaning tools, angle grinders, hand drills, impacts, wrenches, etc.
  • Knowledge & use of common industrial processing tools / types and their safe operation :
  • Band saw, table saw, miter saw, drill press, manual mill / lathe, Ironworker notching and punching
  • Knowledge & use of common material handling and rigging equipment and their safe operation :
  • Forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet-jacks, basic safety equipment
  • Knowledge and experience processing different material types and grades desirable but not required, i.e., carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (6061 / 5052, etc,.).
  • Ability to identify structural materials such as channel, I-beam, flat bar, etc.
  • Ability to read and operate a tape measure, square, and angle finder.
  • Knowledge of basic to average math; fractions, decimals, measurement conversion, geometry
  • Basic electrical experience & ability to install electrical systems.
  • Ability to receive and understand specific instructions and carry out those instructions to completion.
  • Ability to understand engineering drawings and written work instructions, as well as comprehend the design intent conveyed through those documents.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Aptitude for learning, ability to multi-task and problem solve.
  • Ability to improve area to be quicker, better, more efficient. Must be creative and highly innovative.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with personnel and management.
  • Willing to participate and collaborate in team meetings.
  • Ability to communicate in English required, both written & verbal skills.

Education & Experience :

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
  • Four plus (4+) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical, technical, construction, and / or job-site experience interacting with customers / end-users through conducting product specific operator briefs supporting user training and maintenance best practices
  • Significant demonstrated leadership experience with a broad knowledge of general construction.
  • Background in construction, carpentry or manufacturing preferred.
  • Veteran / Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to work overtime & weekends.
  • Ability to travel, if needed (10%).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written as well as verbal)
  • Detailed-oriented, problem solving, self-auditing skill
  • Ability to manage and prioritize schedule of daily / monthly tasks
  • Self-motivated, individual contributor and team player
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general business systems
  • Able to learn and adapt in a growing environment

Special / Particular Requirements (safety, physical, etc.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs for up to 8 hours
  • Must be able to work in a welding shop, warehouse and office environment.
  • Must be able to work in varied temperatures in an outdoor / indoor environment.
  • May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

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