Schneider Packaging Equipment is hiring Assemblers to join their team!  Assemblers perform a variety of machine assembly operations working from engineering drawings and specifications.

This is a 1st shift position,  7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

• Perform a variety of machine assembly functions utilizing hand tools (drills, grinders, band saws, sockets/wrenches) from engineering drawings following documented procedures.
• Fabricate parts, set-up and adjust machinery.
• Work as a team in assembly operations.
• Assure routine inspection functions are performed following documented procedures.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Engineering personnel to troubleshoot equipment, make changes, etc.
• Complete electronic labor reporting.
• Advise and assist other assemblers in assembly operations and procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the assembly team and its functions.
• Perform other related duties as required by management.
• Potential travel with equipment for installation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• One to three years’ experience in similar industry/custom machine-building manufacturing experience desired.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read assembly drawings.
• Ability to operate hand tools.

Physical/Mental Standards

• Ability to operate computer.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for constant use of a keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Speech and hearing sufficient for regular communications. Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor and transaction documents.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform climbing, stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Executing up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Environment

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Conclusion

• All employees are responsible for product quality and are required to understand and follow quality system procedures.  All employees have the responsibility, organizational freedom, and authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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At Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc. (“Schneider”), we believe innovation starts with the consumer. This approach has propelled our success in developing real-world solutions that impact people’s daily lives. With 50 years of industry problem-solving in end-of-line automation, Schneider is a leading manufacturer of case packing and robotic palletizing solutions. Headquartered in Upstate New York, we design state-of-the-art machinery for customers in industries such as: food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics, and paper. To date, we have installed, and continue to support, over 3,500 world-class machines in some of the biggest manufacturing operations in the world. Driving solutions to address our customers’ specific issues pushes us to constantly innovate our machines, software, ancillary services and our company culture.