Assembly Associate Jobs in Columbus, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

Assembles variety of components in order to create an end product

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

  Operates manual and automated equipment to assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer expectations.

  Follows standardized work and processes documentation.

  Participates as team members to operate and manage assembly to meet the safety, quality, cost and delivery goals and acts as an active member of the team and takes on team representative role responsibilities.

  Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and performs planned operator care and maintenance tasks that are defined as part of the production work.

  Performs rework, scrap transactions, external rework transactions, identifies and controls materials that are nonconforming.

  Collects, analyzes and displays operating data; engages in formal use of common problem-solving technique when issues arise.

  Uses material handling equipment including hoists, hoist inspections, and forklifts to move parts and skids.

  Knows and complies with departmental, site, and company policies and procedures including the proper wear and use of required personal protective equipment.

  Participates in training and personal development; assists in training department personnel.

  Participates in improvement projects; uses common problem solving techniques while working alone or in teams.

  Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all the support teams.

  Maintains housekeeping and safety in work areas.

  Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

  Completes work with minimal supervision.

  Operates within team-based work system and rotates job routine as needed.

Must be willing to work with heights

Must be able to pass physical for breathable air equipment

Must be willing to work evening shift with overtime

The criteria for open positions will be based on geographic area seniority.  Where more than one employee has the same geographical area seniority date, seniority will be determined by alphabetical rank of their last name, at the time of hiring.

All bids and/or de-selections must be submitted in MYHR by 7:00 am on POSTING REMOVAL DATE

Bids arriving late will NOT be honored.

Successful applicants will move on the 3rd Monday after selections are posted.

Probationary employees are not eligible to bid on this posting.

Employees who are successful bidders will not be eligible to bid again for twelve (12) months from the effective move date.

Employees eligible to be considered under the 24 hour eligibility criteria may bid on job regardless of bid rights, UNLESS that employees has already been a successful candidate on a previous 24 hour bid posting, then the employee is locked in for 12 months and cannot bid on another 24 hour bid posting during those 12 months.

Employees that are bidding on a position outside of their current geographical area MUST submit an application AND a resume in MYHR no later than 7:00 am of the POSTING REMOVAL DATE.

Competencies: 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  Communicate effectively by delivering clear, accurate information and adapting your communication style to meet the needs of team members, support teams, and leadership.

  Demonstrate courage by addressing challenges, speaking up about safety, quality, or process concerns, and saying what needs to be said when issues arise.

  Drive results by consistently meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals, even when working under pressure or changing priorities.

  Ensure accountability by taking ownership of your work, meeting commitments, following standardized processes, and supporting team members in achieving shared objectives.

  Champion health and safety by proactively identifying and reporting hazards, participating in safety improvements, following PPE requirements, and helping create an injury-free workplace.

  Apply manufacturing knowledge by correctly operating equipment, implementing process improvements, understanding production procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

  Use problem-solving skills to analyze operating data, identify root causes of issues, and participate in improvement projects that enhance performance and quality.

  Value differences by respecting diverse perspectives, working collaboratively with people from different backgrounds, and fostering an inclusive and positive team environment. 
Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. Must pass all related testing.  
Experience: 
Minimal relevant experience required. Six months work experience preferred.