Assembly Operator - 13398  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: POSITION SUMMARY The Assembly Operator assembles product, parts, or materials by using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, adhesives, and fasteners to specific standards in a safe and efficient manner to produce product, parts and/or materials according to production standards and schedules.

We will be holding Open Interviews from 12PM-2PM on Wednesday's! 1315 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  * Operates assigned equipment or tools safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.  * Performs work in accordance to approved procedures and work instructions. Work instructions are located on site for operators review and training.  * Monitors Quality Points at work station and record required data. Quality check point information is located on site for operator review and training.  * Reports quality and production concerns and issues to Supervisor.  * Cross trains on all work stations within department.  * Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned tools, jigs and fixtures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.  * Keeps work environment neat and clean.  * Additional duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER  * Competitive starting wage of $18.50 per hour  * $500 sign on bonus after 6 months  * Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.  * Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.  * Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.  * Financial Perks: 401(k) program with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.  * Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.  * Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS  * High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred  * 3+ years of previous assembly experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience  * Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.  * Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.  * Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).  * Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.  * Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients  * Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.  * Ability to work with and influence peers and management.  * Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.  * Ability to work overtime as necessary

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT  * Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  * Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  * Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  * The noise level in the work environment may be high.  * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunitie to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.