Igloo Coolers

Assembly Operator


PayCompetitive
LocationKaty/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1966

      Overview

      Who We Are:

      Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.

      Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.

      With Dometic’s unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.

      Job Summary:

      This position is responsible for the operation of assembly equipment to manufacture plastic parts for cooler related products meeting quality and production standards.

      Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

      • Manually assembles parts by following specific work instructions
      • Monitors parts/product for quality issues and notifies the Line Lead, Quality, Supervisor or Manager if a discrepancy is detected
      • Places fully assembled items in boxes into their designated locations
      • Follows all safety policies and procedures
      • Maintains good housekeeping practices in their work area and all common areas
      • Performs activities including screw gunning, foaming, cleaning and drain plug operation
      • Understands the escalation process in case he/she is not receiving the proper tools, training and guidance
      • Meets both Efficiency and Quality standards at all times while working on the lines
      • Monitors the assembly machinery for proper functionality and contact line lead or supervisor if any defects in the line or machinery are detected
      • Reports any activity or machinery that is unsafe to the Line Lead and/or Supervisor
      • Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
      • Adheres to dress code and hair policy
      • Complies with the company’s quality policy at all times
      • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
      • May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs
      • Relieves other Machine Operators as needed
      • Train operators as required
      • Participates in Continuous Improvement Initiatives
      • Supports Line Leaders as requested
      • Other duties as assigned

      Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

      • No previous experience required
      • Physical Demands:
        • Able to lift a maximum of 35 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12 hour shift floor to waist level
        • Able to lift overhead up to 35 lbs. repetitively
        • Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours
        • Able to push up to 35 lbs. on rollers or wheels
        • Minimum height requirement of 60 inches
      • Must have solid attention to detail
      • Language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend either English or Spanish
      • Math skills: Basic
      • Work environment: Manufacturing environment is hot and humid in summer months, cold during winter months. High noise level requires use of hearing protection

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Education: High School diploma or equivalent
      • Experience: One (1) year manufacturing assembly experience

      Tools & Equipment used:

      • Power tools (screw gun)
      • Measuring tools

      We are passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

      Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  • About the company

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