Assembler (Smith Equipment)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Miller Electric Mfg. is an industry leader in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting necessary welding safety and health needs. The company’s products are designed for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. is wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Assembler (Smith Equipment) who will support business cell functions and operations.

Produce premium quality products to meet customers’ needs.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining department supplies and consumables.
• Ensure that all parts meet specifications, finishes, and special handling requirements utilizing appropriate documentation.
• Keep department and machines clean and orderly, and maintain housekeeping requirements.
• Light assembly of fuel/oxy heating, welding, cutting, and regulation products per specifications and prescribed procedures.
• Maintain department records per established procedures.
• Perform inspections, tests, and audits on processes, products, and components. Diagnose faults, conduct repairs, and utilize appropriate measuring, inspection, and test equipment and procedures to ensure consistency in parts produced.
• Safely perform work by following safety rules and ensuring that proper safety equipment is used.
• Seeks and recommends ways to eliminate potential quality problems, improve procedures and methods, and increase productivity using the Quality Management System (policy, procedure, work instructions).
• Set up and operate machines, processes, or equipment.
• Supports the department and continuous improvement concepts by suggesting changes and improvements.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform routine maintenance/preventative maintenance on department machines and equipment.
• Utilize proper storage, handling, and disposal methods of all materials, including hazardous materials when applicable.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively with customers, suppliers, and other employees.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret all applicable blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• No allergies to oils, solvents, or solutions.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand all day.

Benefits/Perks

• Miller’s salary and benefits package includes a 401(k) with a generous company-match provision, a comprehensive group medical plan, dental insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, and company-paid group life insurance.
• In addition to our benefits package, our employees are rewarded with a wellness incentive benefit, tuition assistance, relocation benefits, and service awards. Miller also provides a competitive vacation package and celebrates paid holidays.

Employer’s Statement

Miller Electric Mfg. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.