Mechanical Assembler - Kett Tool Company

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Kett Tool Company has a long standing history in the production and manufacturing of specialty power tools in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1940. From our product line of shears, saws, and nibblers, we provide quality and power to contractors, builders, and manufacturers across a multitude of industries. With over 70 years of experience, we make tools that you will find nowhere else. 

Our Mission

Our people and our customers are our priority. Through innovation, service, and a focus on quality we strive to deliver the best product and experience. 

Culture

We promote an employee-first culture where you are appreciated, valued, and empowered to work together to promote our corporate mission. The Kett Tool brand and our team stand for integrity, accountability, and impact. 

We Want You

• Are you ready to make an impact? If you challenge yourself to grow and learn every day, we want you. 

• Do you want your ideas to promote innovation? If you are excited about improving processes and thinking outside of the box, we want you. 

• Are you a team player? If you work well with others and enjoy a collaborative workplace and culture, we want you. 

• Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? If you conduct yourself with honesty, integrity, and accountability, we want you. 

Benefits/Offerings

All full time employees are eligible for our benefits program. Benefit offerings include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid Medical Leave Policies
• Education Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D coverage
• Personal and Vacation Time

Job Title: Assembler III

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose

The Assembler position assembles parts from manufactured components in order to create and test a final product, while staying within specs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble assigned quantity and type of final products based on assigned work orders
• Test final product and assist in quality control/inspection of the products being assembled
• Assist in sorting and organizing finished product for outbound packaging and shipping

• Complete final quality inspection on assembled products
• Work with management on establishing new product introductions into Assembly
• Ensure all SOPs, work instructions and documentation are up to date 
• Train new hires
• Assist Production Manager with training on updates to assemblies and new product introductions  
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues

Job Competencies/Success Factors

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn new things and receive feedback 
• Basic computer skills in order to operate a tablet

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Communication Skills - strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mathematics - ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, decimals, percentages and other calculations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, bending and reaching.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fume or airborne particles.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise in the work environment is moderate to loud.  The primary responsibilities of this job involve working in a warehouse facility with exposure to both heat and cold.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Kett Tool Company, a division of Endurance Industries, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact us at 513-201-7168