- Location
- Wausau, WI, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Industrial
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Overview
This position involves assembling a variety of basic window blind styles according to established quality and productivity standards. Responsibilities include performing pre-assembly tasks such as cutting materials and picking parts, conducting quality inspections, testing finished products, and preparing items for packaging and shipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 months of manufacturing experience. The role requires attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and basic computer skills. Work in a clean, safe environment with opportunities for productivity bonuses and career advancement.
Description
Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Assemble variety of basic blind styles within established standards for quality and timeliness.
JOB DUTIES:
* May perform pre-assembly responsibilities:
- May cut fabric or headrail.
- May pick parts.
- May do final bagging and labeling.
- May weigh fabric or rail and input data into computer database.
* Select blind off cart, following set procedures and established priority guidelines.
* Perform initial hand assembly of blind to allow for hanging, inspection and adjustment.
* Hang blind and perform initial inspection - parts fit together, adjust motor (if applicable), adjust clutch.
* Make necessary adjustments and re-inspect.
* Complete assembly process - add end caps, adjust snap, set stop.
* Perform testing of blind - quality tests, visual test, function/performance test (drops correctly, width, color, flaws in materials, function, etc.).
* Interact with quality specialists to ensure that quality guidelines are met.
* Prepare blind for packaging and shipment - pull blind up into stacked position; may bag or may put on cart for submission to other group for packaging/labeling and shipment.
* Complete productivity paperwork related to blind assembly.
* May work with Engineering on testing of new products. Maintain clean and safe work environment.
* Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
* Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools.
* Follow safety policies and procedures. Attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.
* Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.
Requirements
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
* Minimum Job-Related Experience Required:3 months manufacturing experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
* Follow set safety procedures
* Team player
* Set priorities
* Be flexible in job assignments
* Hand/eye coordination
* Basic computer skills
* Ability to meet job productivity expectations
Ensures quality by:
* Using project plan and project schedule methodology
* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
* Understanding SWF team structure, roles and responsibilities
* Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 6S, 6D, Q@S etc
* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
* Identifying gaps using tools such as Baldridge criteria, WI Forward Award criteria, GPTW, IDP etc
* Establishing forums to share best practices
* Using department and company scorecard and other metrics
* Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level
Skills
About Springs Window Fashions
Springs Window Fashions is North America’s premier window covering company, committed to creating the Best Experience for associates, consumers, business partners, and communities.