1st Shift Assembly; Entry Level

All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance.

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for Entry Level Assembly laborers to join our New Berlin, WI team in Department 520. The starting wage for this position is $21.15 per hour. This position is responsible for operating assembly machines to produce various size and types of valves, using tools and fixtures. Also, occasionally material handling and stocking of components at machine being operated.

The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 7:00AM-4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1-2 hours at either the beginning or end of the regularly scheduled shift.
Please note, this department has been working the schedule of 6:30AM - 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, for an undetermined amount of time. While there is no guarantee how long this overtime schedule will continue, it is expected of this role indefinitely.

Operate assembly machines to produce various size and types of valves, using tools and fixtures. Occasional material handling and stocking of components at machine being operated.

• Operation of hand or bench type power tools.
• Operation of air and hydro testers.
• Learn set up and tear down for job changeovers with assistance.
• Learn how to disassemble and repair product.
• Minor material handling and stocking required.
• Use of hoist and other lifting equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in a prescribed manner.

Work is subject to final inspection.

Other duties may be assigned.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and present at his/her workstation and ready to begin working at their scheduled time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, routers, test reports and bill of materials.

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires good manual dexterity. Must be able to move hands and arms freely and reach for objects above eye level.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

High School or better.

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