Production Assembler

Company: AGM Container Controls
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER

About Us

AGM Container Controls, Inc., was founded in 1955 and is a growing family of brands delivering a wide range of products and solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing and Accessibility Markets. AGM was the first company to design breather valves for Hughes Aircraft missile containers!

We are an active member of our local community. AGM supports the local Tucson community where we are headquartered and supports numerous charities and events throughout the year. In 2009, AGM was recognized with the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "America's Best Small Business of the Year" award.

AGM's Benefits:

• Wage review upon 90 days, and performance reviews with potential merit increases every 6 months thereafter.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Life Insurance for you, your spouse and child(ren)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement - go back to school on us!
• Potential additional wage increases at time of performance reviews, contingent upon academic performance and course relevance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) - become an AGM employee-owner and share in the profits.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan for every employee - a retirement plan you can grow with!
• Quarterly events and bonuses based on profits - pastry days! Annual company picnic, monthly work anniversaries' recognition, and spirit days.
• Paid Time Off
• Experiential learning/internship opportunities for students and employees' children.
• Employee Referral Bonus of $800 upon referred new-hire's successful completion of 90 days and one year of employment. SUMMARY
  
  AGM's Production Assembler position works in a variety of different areas within AGM's Production Department, including valve assembly, testing, desiccators, special packaging, and tie-down straps. This position is responsible for following engineering documentation, along with company policies and procedures, in order to produce products that meet established quality standards.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows engineering drawings and material lists in order to assemble products as required.
  • Inspects completed products to ensure all quality standards are met, per established guidelines.
  • Operates various machinery and/or equipment that is used during the production process.
  • Is able to work quickly and efficiently in order to maximize product output, while minimizing labor costs.
  • Remains flexible with the ability to transition to new tasks frequently, and with minimal adjustment time.
  • Completes all required job documentation promptly and accurately, according to company procedures.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
  • Follows AGM's Quality Management System processes and procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned by a manager from another department, as needed.
    
    COMPETENCIES
    
    To be successful in this position, the incumbent must be organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to follow instructions. In addition, the incumbent would benefit from having some past assembly experience in a manufacturing environment; as well as some natural mechanical aptitude.
    
    EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
    
    A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required; a minimum of one year of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be permissible.
    
    COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY
    
    Must be able to speak, read and write English effectively. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as engineering drawings, material lists, procedures and/or work instructions, safety requirements, and operating instructions. Must be able to complete basic job reports and required documentation. Must have the ability to clearly articulate information to individuals and groups.
    
    MATHEMATICAL APTITUDE
    
    Must have the ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages in practical situations. Must also have a basic understanding of measurements, including how to read a ruler and/or tape measure.
    
    COGNITIVE ABILITY AND REASONING
    
    Must have the ability to think logically, apply job knowledge, and draw valid conclusions based on the given information. Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
    
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    
    While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will be required to see, speak and hear, sit and/or stand, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, including small parts and tools. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally may need to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    
    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    
    The core functions of this position will take place primarily in a manufacturing environment. The incumbent will be working with moving mechanical parts and machinery. Occasionally, the incumbent may be exposed to, or come in direct contact with, potentially hazardous chemicals or materials. All employees are expected to follow the proper safety procedures associated with their work area(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
    
    ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
    This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
    
    Please know that AGM fully adheres to the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
    
    7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

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