Production Operator I

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

** Now offering $1500 SIGN-ON BONUS **

The Production Operator role (including the positions of Assembly Line Operative and Packing operative in elevator and escalator factories) is to execute production orders delivered by the Production Supervisor according to a precise daily schedule.  He/she is in charge of acting in order to assure a safe, high quality, complete-on-time delivery of KONE components. Scope of tasks may have local applications depending on the components to be produced.

JOB DUTIES

Manufacture Products

• Pick and issue material for production order: Following the instructions printed on the Production Order and PO information available in SAP, this person is in charge of collecting all the material needed for completing his/her tasks (assembly and/or packing) as stated in Production Order or Warranty Claim List. 

• Execute Production: This person is in charge of producing the components according to the production drawings and/or daily schedule and/or Warranty Claim List communicated by the Production Supervisor using the available tools and programs prepared by the CAD CAM Office. 

• Confirm Production Order with back flush: After having completed his/her tasks, this person is in charge of confirming the work done using SAP or specific tools as Production Assistant. Tools used can vary locally. 

• Rework: In case mistakes are found during the manufacturing process and they can be fixed without reengineering the products, this person is responsible of completing the Production Order following the instructions provided. 

• Housekeeping: this person is responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of his/her workplace and for the good condition of the equipment he/she uses as defined separately

A desired candidate will possess the following attributes.

• Ability to perform electrical assembler positions within the department.  

• Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to use hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, socket wrenches, hammers, pliers, impact wrench, wire cutters, tape measure and other job-related tools.

• Ability to reach parts as low as floor level and as high as 6 feet on storage shelves.

• Visual acuity necessary to read numbers on parts and on assembly charts and diagrams.

• Reasoning development necessary to carry out detailed written instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

• English language development necessary to read safety rules, work orders, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment.

Job Specific Skills (required/preferred)

• Electrical Assembly Experience - 6 months

• Preferred, Control Panel build experience,

• Preferred, Cabinet build experience,

• Non-Transferrable Skills (nice to have): Soldering of any kind, Cell phone repair, Cell phone assembly.

What can KONE offer you?

• A chance to work with products that are used by millions of people every day; products and services that are widely recognized for their quality and innovation; and the opportunity to develop our existing product family and customer offering.

• An excellent opportunity to work with leading technologies and partners on a truly global scale and within a global portfolio.

• International career opportunities

• A genuinely multicultural work environment - we have colleagues from 25 countries

• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunities

• Career Development

• Competitive medical benefits

• Matching 401K

• 20 days PTO plus 10 holidays

• KONE’s elevate your health program

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