Assembler - Hiring Now

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 Disability Health, Vision, and Dental insuranceQuarterly Company Events and Lunches Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee. Your schedule:1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM What you will accomplish as an Electrical / Mechanical Assembler at TAPCO:Ensuring that customers receive finished products per the sales order. This position assembles, programs, and tests BTS Blinker signs, blinker paddles, RRFB, Beacons, ETO Blinker Signs, and DirecTimes. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles are practiced. This position reports to the Production Manager. Position Qualifications:Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentationPrograms and tests finished products Pack products into wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers using protective padding. Participates in cell changeovers from part to partPerforms minor maintenance Solves routine problemsLearns Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles and practice them on a daily basisConducts regular 5S audits and quality audits and checksShares 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 the Cell/Team Leader, Planner, and Management as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities and ExperienceElectronics - OMS law, AC/DC, Voltage/Amps, solar controls Mechanical abilityAble to read, and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematicsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Communication skills - strong verbal, listening, and written Able to analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, testing 1 - 2 years prior relevant experience within the industry Prior experience assembling panels, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical control Prior experience working in a team/cell-based environment Able to lift up to 35 lbs and able to stand for 75% of the day.About 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!If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther