Job TitleAssemble variety of basic blind styles within established standards for quality and timeliness.Job Duties* May perform pre-assembly responsibilities:May cut fabric or headrail.May pick parts.May do final bagging and labeling.May weigh fabric or rail and input data into computer database.* Select blind off cart, following set procedures and established priority guidelines.* Perform initial hand assembly of blind to allow for hanging, inspection and adjustment.* Hang blind and perform initial inspection - parts fit together, adjust motor (if applicable), adjust clutch.* Make necessary adjustments and re-inspect.* Complete assembly process - add end caps, adjust snap, set stop.* Perform testing of blind - quality tests, visual test, function/performance test (drops correctly, width, color, flaws in materials, function, etc.).* Interact with quality specialists to ensure that quality guidelines are met.* Prepare blind for packaging and shipment - pull blind up into stacked position; may bag or may put on cart for submission to other group for packaging/labeling and shipment.* Complete productivity paperwork related to blind assembly.* May work with Engineering on testing of new products. Maintain clean and safe work environment.* Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.* Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools.* Follow safety policies and procedures.
Attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.* Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.Requirements* Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent* Minimum Job-Related Experience Required: 3 months manufacturing experience* Follow set safety procedures* Team player* Set priorities* Be flexible in job assignments* Hand/eye coordination* Basic computer skills* Ability to meet job productivity expectations* Using project plan and project schedule methodology* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work* Understanding SWF team structure, roles and responsibilities* Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 6S, 6D, etc* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders* Identifying gaps using tools such as Baldridge criteria, WI Forward Award criteria, GPTW, IDP etc* Establishing forums to share best practices* Using department and company scorecard and other metrics* Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level