Assembly Technician

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm Some Friday's as overtime

Summit Products is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing assembly Tech to assist with our operations. This role is essential for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards while maintaining efficiency and productivity within our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assembly processes, an eye for detail, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Key Responsibilities:

- Quality Assurance: Monitor quality control measures throughout the assembly process, ensuring that all finished products meet company standards and customer specifications.

- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to provide clear instructions to the assembly team, ensuring proper assembly of components.

- Tool Proficiency: Utilize hand tools and equipment safely and effectively in the manufacturing process. Train team members on proper tool usage and maintenance.

- Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity and reduce waste, while ensuring quality is maintained.

- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as engineering and supply chain, to ensure alignment on production schedules, material needs, and product requirements.

- Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and promoting best practices among team members.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in a manufacturing or assembly role.

- Strong understanding of assembly processes and techniques, with a keen attention to detail.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.

- Proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery commonly used in manufacturing settings.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

- Familiarity with quality assurance practices and standards in manufacturing.

- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification is a plus.

Physical Demand Frequency:

Constantly- occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours per day)

Frequently- occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 to 5.5+ hours per day)

Occasionally- occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 2.5+ hours per day)

Physical Demands:

- Stand (Constantly)

- Walk (Constantly)

- Sit (Not Applicable)

- Handling / Fingering (Constantly)

- Reach Outward (Constantly)

- Reach Above Shoulder (Frequently)

- Climb (Occasionally)

- Crawl (Occasionally)

- Squat or Kneel (Frequently)

- Bend (Frequently)

Lift/Carry:

- 10 lbs or less (Constantly)

- 11-20 lbs (Constantly)

- 21-50 lbs (Frequently)

- 51-100 lbs (Occasionally)

- Over 100 lbs (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull:

- 12 lbs or less (Constantly)

- 13-25 lbs (Constantly)

- 26-40 lbs (Frequently)

- 41-100 lbs (Occasionally)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Is your resume up to date? If not, please explain.

Experience:

- Assembly: 3 years (Required)

- Hand tools: 3 years (Required)

- Blueprint reading: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Altoona, IA 50009 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Altoona, IA 50009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person