Assembly Associate

Job Specific Role Expectations

• Produce (assemble and inspect) products in accordance with SOP’s, meeting or exceeding production and quality standards while minimizing scrap to customer satisfaction.
• Using a variety of different ways or means, move materials as required
• Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met by visually inspecting work and/or with measuring devices
• Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and make corrections or notify the proper person to correct
• Perform machine set-up and preventative maintenance as required
• Meet or exceed production requirements or notify Team Lead or Manager of reason of deviation from standard
• Work safely at all times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices
• Keep work area, equipment, machine, etc. clean and orderly at all times
• Perform necessary computer transactions in various computer applications and software programs
• Offer suggestions and assist in implementation for improving productivity, process safety and work environment.
• Perform other miscellaneous job assignments and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager or another designated person
• Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. 

Core Role Expectations (All New Standard Associates):  

• Keep commitments to internal and external customers and address concerns and requests to their satisfaction. Assume full ownership for role responsibilities.
• Understand and conform to NSC's Quality Management System.
• Seek-out and implement new ways to accomplish assigned tasks, solve problems, and/or improve processes.
• Communicate, resolve conflict, maintain a positive attitude, nurture teamwork, and build effective professional relationships with others.
• Show concern for safety of self/others and proactively act in a safe manner to protect people and property. (Goal: Zero recordable accidents).
• Demonstrate effective housekeeping habits (including 5S).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, including the application of Six Sigma methodology and tools when appropriate.

 (Required (R) or Desired/Preferred (D)

(R) Read, Write and Speak English

(R) High school diploma or GED

(R) Strong interpersonal skills

(R) Attention to detail

 Job Specific Competencies: 

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Measurement and gauging skills (basic)
• Use of Calipers & Hand tools 
• Production, work order, and Time Reporting
• Basic Quality Control
• Control of Nonconforming Material
• Deviation Process
• Product labeling and identification
• Tooling/equipment issue reporting
• Follows SOP and Standard Work accordingly
• Incident/accident reporting procedures
• Affected Lockout/Tagout process
• Lean Daily Management Tier 1
• Time management with work assignments
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Basic Troubleshooting

Core Competencies 

• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Cooperation and support of others/Teamwork
• Customer/Quality focus
• Housekeeping (5-S)
• Initiative/drive, results oriented
• Judgment & decision making
• Problem solving (including corrective & preventative action)
• Process orientation & continuous improvement focus
• Safety first focus
• Time management
• Written and oral communications
• QMS (Quality Management Systems)

Work Environment: 

• Walking, bending, standing, carrying product, reaching overhead and heavy lifting required 
• Job requires the ability to stand or walk 10 – 12 hours
• Ability to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds