Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Job Duties include:  

• An assembler needs to follow FIFO guidelines when proceeding to their next order. 
• Read and understand the order correctly to start the assembly process (Top to bottom).    
• Start with the external assembly process. 
• Place Knob/lever on worktable  
• Attach plastic washers and grease needs to be added.  
• Place shims, plates, and springs. (Depending on requested item) 
• Test handle to ensure proper mechanism function (verify that installation is not too tight nor to lose) Team lead can assist trainee with an accurate feel of a correct tightness) 
•  Add springs/spindles to the handle (make adjustments as needed) 
• Proceed with assembling the inside component (Repeat 1-10 instruction) 
• Trainees must complete Hour by Hour sheet, with dates, times, and discrepancies throughout the process. (This is to see how many locks the trainee completed in that hour, includes, trainee stepping away from the dept.) 
• Emtek’s business model relies on the associate’s ability to work in various departments/jobs/roles.  Associates will be moved within the various departments/jobs/roles, thereby enabling Emtek to react quickly to sustain our promised lead times to our customers.

Department cleanliness:  

Maintain a clean workstation throughout entire shift.  Only keep product needed.   Refill individual bins/ shared bins.  

Training Stages:  

Day 0-27: Must be able to complete 10 pairs per hour.  

Day 27-55: Must be able to complete 15 pairs per hour. 

Day 55-85: Must be able to complete 22 pairs per hour. 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the expectations of each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  

Expectations:  

• Meet productivity goals, 22 pairs an hour. 
• Meet quality goals.  
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced, intense environment. 
• Must be able to work independently.  
• Work varied hours as required.  
• Must demonstrate a good work ethic.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The employee frequently is required to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: 19.00USD . Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Gro