Assembler 1 - 3rd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

The Assembler 1 positions are responsible for assembly of pre- and sub-assembly components and performing ground bond testing. This includes packing completed electrical systems, using hand tools and PIV equipment to perform these tasks to comply with codes and standards of a work cell or area. The Assembler I will demonstrate proficiency in using blueprints, Manufacturing Tracking System (MTS), On Floor Sheets (OFS), and hand tools required in assembly. The Assembler I will demonstrate ability interacting with MTS and Quality by driving continuous improvement through active product resolution, reporting turn backs and documenting assembly defects or supplier failures. The Assembler I will participate in daily toolbox meetings and ensure shop floor management elements such as Tier 1, QCPC, 5S, Material Review Board (MRB) and other job duties assigned.

 

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hours: 7:30PM-4AM (Sun-Thurs) (Additional days as needed)

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of mechanical components according to work instructions (MTS) and/or OFS.
• Utilize PIV for crating and packing requirements.
• Perform basic assembly rework on various assemblies when a defect is identified to resolve the underlying issue.
• Utilize shop floor management system to drive Tier 1, 5S, and cross-training principles to promote continuous improvement.
• Participate in required Level I OJT and cross-training on Level II assembly.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor or manager.

 

Critical Skills

• Basic reading, writing and math ability.
• Basic computer applications and use of product documents to ensure product compliance.
• Effective communication skills to drive improvement in defect prevention and flexibility to foster learning all Level 1 products/stations and cell configurations.
• Ability to train others in product configurations to drive cross-training and knowledge transfer.

 

Education / Certifications

HS Diploma or GED

 

Basic Qualifications

 

Minimum Experience: 0-1 year in production assembly

Preferred Experience:  1+ years in manufacturing environment

 

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business. We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally. Our Gen2® elevator system, energy-saving ReGen™ drive technology and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance. Otis has more than 69,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians. We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers. So just imagine where you can take your career! 

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Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

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