FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Job Description

Summary:

Perform duties associated with the Assembly Team to achieve performance goals. This position’s primary function will be to assemble or sub assemble conveyors or conveyor components per prints and/or per general instructions.

Goals:

Maximize results by optimized usage of tools, devices and methods regarding performance, on-time delivery, costs and quality including material supply and skidding. Increase productivity standard times vs. current times, reduction of assembly lead times, increase utilization times, reduce delays and shortages. Assist in reducing parts that are not required in the working area. Provide support so that the material supply is accurate and on time in order to increase productivity on the production line.

Technical Skills and Job Specific Tasks:

Pick, assemble and skid conveyors, line shafts and sub-assemblies in required time and quality using prints, BOMs, and general assembly instructionsTension belt drives using a sonic belt tension deviceUse steel tape measure, weighing and counting equipment, computers, and appropriate handling equipmentFollow all safety rules and practicesKeep area clean (according to cleaning table) or 6S planKnow and follow all lockout/tagout proceduresSupport and follow company policies and proceduresAttend meetings and contribute to problem solving effortsReport labor in Navision in a detailed and accurate mannerHave a basic knowledge of how to package material for shipment to the customerLabeling beds per specificationsCarry out quality varifications of inprocess finished beds according to process documents or QI checklistActivily engage in continuous improvement and cleanliness (Design of working place)Instruction of temporary workers or new employees in best practicesVerify all painted material, including channels, and kit per work instructions.Verify all rollers are available in quantities listed on pick list per work instructions.Provide input to the Department Coordinator/ Alterniate Department Coordinator or Production Supervisor on discrepencies in inventoryPrepare picked items by product number per work instructionsStage material for assembly per work instructionsSupport material flow planning (Kanban, Point of use, packaging requirements for suppliers)Notify stockroom Department Coordinator/ Alterniate Department Coordinator or Production Supervisor of missing partsLevel workload in production line Check incoming goods for qualitySupport the optimizition of material supply (local and synchronized)Help arrange corrections on the BOM’s with input to Planning, Quality and the Engineering department

Qualifications:

Ability to work in work in a team environmentHave a basic knowledge of torque equipment and how to use itHave a basic understanding of drive trains and how they are adjustedMust be able to operate fork trucks and walk-behind truckMust have knowledge in the use of cranes and safe rigging practicesMust be able to use basic hand tools to assemble componentsAnalyze and solve production requirements by interactive conversation with associates, suppliers and customersOperate computer terminals as pertains to production areaLift 50 pounds up to 36” above the floor onto conveyor for testing purposesMust be able to read and interpret blueprints, Bills of Material, etc.Must have mobility to move around the facilitiesBe able to work regular working hours (1st or 2nd shift) to accommodate the teams and production requirements. Must be able to work all over time as scheduled.