Job Overview

Job Category:

Production & Skilled Trades

Schedule:

Full time

Job Description:

PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the cutting, sewing, marking, assembly of subassemblies and products, preparation for shipment and preparing of parts and products to be manufactured according to work orders, product authorization forms, drawings and blueprints, and maintaining equipment properly to reduce or eliminate downtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assemble curtain and barrier products according to work orders, drawings and blueprints, including;

1          Assembly of multiple styles of curtain track, trolleys, headers and support hardware

2          Setting grommets, both manually and with grommet machines

3          Assembling curtain staffs, including caps, splices, sleeves, drop pin assemblies, latch assemblies, in assorted sizes

4          Operate packaging machine.

5          Build crates for production as needed.

6          Required to operate: air nailers, staplers and drills, electric saws and a variety of hand tools including hammers and hand saws.

7          Applies adhesives.

8          May operate fork trucks, overhead cranes and hoists.

Production sewing of curtain and barrier products, including;.

1          Sew units according to work orders, drawings and blueprints, using an industrial sewing machine.

2          Guides parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.

3          Starts, stops, and controls speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.

4          Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or sewing machine repairer when defects are caused by machine malfunction.

5          Cuts excess thread or material.

6          Cleans and oils machine.

7          Cut units according to blueprints, drawings and work orders using scissors, end cutters, air pups, upright knives, and spreader / cutter while optimizing fabric utilization (roll ends, cut off, etc..)

8          Perform maintenance as needed.

Material Preparation, including;

1          Operates spreader by loading fabric, spreading and end cutting in order to maintain a steady flow of material into sewing.

2          Handles roll goods with the use of overhead crane system.

3          Operate slitter - starts machine and observes flow of material through machine to ensure proper marking  and  detect irregular cutting and winding.

Material tracking and control, including;

1          Initiate purchasing to replenish daily materials for assembly and sewing.

2          Orders appropriate material from warehouse.

3          Maintains an accurate inventory of slit product.

4          Operates computer in the process of inventory control.

5          Inspects incoming product and rejects poor material, then ships to vendor.

6          Ensure scrap and cut off material is accurately inventoried, sorted, scrapped and/or distributed as needed.

General;

1          Daily or weekly maintenance of small tools, to keep in safe and good working condition.

2          Generate shipping documents using a computer.

3          Keep clean and safe work area.

4          Final quality check before product is packaged and shipped to customer.

5          Help train new employees on cutting, sewing or other manufacturing tasks.

6          Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintain high quality standards of Environmental Enclosures Products.

Maintain accurate inventory and cycle counts.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings and blueprints, and use a computer.   Must be able to operate a forklift.   Ability to work in a team environment & work well with others.  Ability to operate an industrial sewing machine.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB

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Occasionally means the person does the activity up to 33% of the time.

Frequency means the person does the activity 34% to 66% of the time.

Continually means the person does the activity 67% to 100% of the time.

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Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment.  Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff.  We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.