Kennedy Valve Assembler

Company DescriptionKennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.People providing peace of mind water solutions.To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:Safety: People First - Step UpEnvironment: Protect Our Communities - Keep It CleanLeadership: I am Always On Stage - First Manage My Own Words & BehaviorsAccountability: Lead Myself Well - Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move OnExcellence: Always Working To Be Better - Value & Add ValueTrust: The Speed Of Trust - Build, Don't BreakTeamwork: Help Each Other Be Great - Win TogetherCommunication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive - Right Words, Right Time, Right WayJob DescriptionWHY KENNEDY VALVE?Kennedy Valve offers great wages, and benefits packages!Starting Wages- $30.74 and up, based on position.Hourly Pay Differentials 2nd shift $.80Longevity Pay $.10 cents each hour for every 2 years worked with a cap at $1.20.Trainers Pay $1.00 each hour for assigned training. Paid Sick Leave-80 hours of Paid Sick Leave (PSL) prorated based on start date.Sell back any unused PSL at the end of year.Twelve paid HolidaysPaid VacationHealthcare starting at $343 per month.Company Paid life Insurance.Company Paid Sickness and Accident InsuranceRetirement 401k-.1.00 per hour for hours worked placed in a 401k for you by the Company.An additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.Overtime after 8 hours in a dayJOB SUMMARYAn Assembler is a physically demanding position and often requires repetitive lifting of smaller product (up to 50 lbs.), assisted lifting of heavier product, standing for extended periods, walking within cell, maneuvering for bending, twisting, and lifting arms overhead. Assembly of the finished product (i.e., hydrants and valves) and the coinciding trim/accessory parts. An Assembler is responsible for assembling components of valves and hydrants. Assemblers use pneumatic equipment to assemble finished goods and the coinciding trim/accessory parts. The Assembler will use/operate pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor in the assembly processes. The Assembler is required to clean the work area as necessary and must work the first and/ or second shift.JOB DUTIESPlaces parts in specified relationship to each other.Perform quality checks on product and parts.Maintain production equipment and machinery.Use/operate pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor in the assembly processes.Bolts or otherwise fastens parts together.Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.Operate equipment to perform fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.Works at different workstations as production needs require.Works online where tasks vary as different models of same article are scheduled for production.Package finished product and prepared for shipment.QualificationsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or GED preferred.Ability to read, write, conduct basic arithmetic.Previous six (6) months to one (1) year of heavy manufacturing experience preferred.Experience using impact gear and/ or other pneumatic tools.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise.Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.Physical job analysis can be provided.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and ski