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Production AssemblerPay is based on experience, and there is a shift differential in the base rate when working 2nd Shift!Sign-on bonuses are paid in installments: (a) $1,000 after successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment; (b) remaining balance after successful completion of 180 days. Employment must be active and in good standing on payout dates.If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!What TAPCO has to offer you:10 Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Personal TimeFour Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day oneCompany-Funded PPECompany-Funded Short-Term DisabilityHealth, Vision, and Dental insuranceQuarterly Company Events and LunchesHave a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.Schedule Options:1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PMor2nd shift, Monday- Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PMWhat you will accomplish as a Production Assembler at TAPCO:The Production Assembler position assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO manufactured products. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and safety are practiced. This role requires flexibility to adapt quickly to change and a desire for growth. This position plays a key role in TAPCO's prime metrics that feed directly into the companywide gainsharing program. A Production Assembler II will have a broad knowledge of Production tasks, performing some at high level. Cross trained with the ability to switch roles when needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInterprets engineer drawings to ensure the correct parts are pulled and usedAssembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentationPrograms and test finished productsPack products into wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers using protective padding.Participates in cell changeovers from part to partPerforms minor maintenanceSolves routine problemsLearns Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles and practice them on a daily basisShares and supports ideas for improvement in group meetingsParticipates in group and individual improvement activities with team members, engineering and managementHelps implement and support improvement ideasCommunicate with Cell/Team Leader, Planner and Management as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedTraining Matrix Score between 85-169Knowledge/Skill/AbilityElectronics – wiring diagrams, testingMechanical ability - AssemblyAble to read, and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematicsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Communication skills – strong verbal, listening, and writtenAble to analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists.Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, testingAble to learn and accept feedbackAble to work cooperatively in a team-based environmentDetail orientedStrong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in a team/cell environmentDependableAble to lift 40 lbs.Able to learn Lean manufacturing and 5Must be able to read, write, communicate and interpret English instructionsRequired ExperiencePrior experience assembling panel, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical controlPrior experience working in a team/cell based environmentAble to lift 40 lbs.Preferred Experience1 – 2 years' prior relevant experience within industryLean Manufacturing and/or 5SAbout Us:At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at
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milwaukee, WI, 53223, US
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