Assembly Technician - 1st shift
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Key details
- Location
- Southaven, MS, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship
- Posted
- 50m ago
Skills
About the role
- Drive prioritized work through LV, HV, and Assembly cells to maintain production flow and meet operational objectives.
- Ensure all production areas have the materials, tools, equipment, and supplies required for efficient operation.
- Perform proactive replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions and downtime.
- Support rework activities and assist in resolving day-to-day production challenges.
- Train and coach associates on standard work procedures, operational requirements, and best practices.
- Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and overall performance within assigned production areas.
- Communicate production requirements, training needs, resource constraints, and operational concerns to leadership.
- Assist in balancing workloads and coordinating workflow across departments to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure required quality inspections, documentation, and production records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify nonconforming materials are properly identified, contained, labeled, and processed according to established procedures.
- Support associates in understanding quality standards, inspection techniques, and defect identification methods.
- Promote a "Quality at the Source" culture by encouraging associates to inspect their work and immediately address quality concerns.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Assembly experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or supporting team members in a production setting.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot production issues, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately complete production records and documentation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in assembly, manufacturing, or production operations.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Familiarity with quality inspection processes, nonconforming material procedures, and root cause problem-solving.
- Previous experience serving in a lead, trainer, mentor, or team support capacity.
- Experience working with production scheduling, material flow, and inventory replenishment processes.
- Understanding of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment.
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Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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