Assembly Technician at Signode in Forest, VA

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $21.00 - $21.93 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Shift:

Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:00pm, some overtime and weekends available

Summary:

The Assembly Technician position encompasses the assembly of diverse subassemblies and/or finalized products for general-purpose machines. Core duties involve conducting functional tests to ensure compliance with specifications, executing quality checks, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring punctual deliveries. These roles report directly to the Operations Manager, crucial in the production process's efficiency and adherence to standards.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly instructions to determine assembly procedures.
• Assembly of various components with hand tools and power tools, use feeler gauges, common hand tools (manual, air-driven & battery), arbor presses, and hand trucks.
• Verify dimensional specifications, alignment, and functionality of assembled parts.
• Perform and troubleshoot mechanical adjustments and alignments to ensure proper fit and operation of equipment.
• Perform operating tests per product checklists.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to assemble electrical components.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical components such as switches, sensors, connectors, and wiring harnesses.
• Conduct visual inspections of assembled components to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identify and rectify any discrepancies or defects in the assembly process.
• Document assembly processes, test results, and any quality issues encountered.
• Effective communication.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including the use and implementation of 6S.
• Record production data daily.
• Assist in training of new Assemblers.

Qualifications

Education:

A high school diploma (or GED) is required.

Experience:

• Level I - 0-1 year of experience
• Electrical / Mechanical experience required
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Detailed Oriented
• Listening
• Energy
• Integrity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.