Manufacturing Associate (Packout) - Cerritos, CA

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Job Description
About the Company: 

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually. 

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry. 

For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday – Thursday
Shift Details: Four 10-hour shifts (5:00AM - 3:30PM)

Salary Range: $20.10 - $30.15 (not inclusive of shift differential or quarterly profit sharing) 

Primary Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for supporting production of custom aluminum extrusions used in ceiling perimeter systems by working in a teamwork cell to visually inspect, surface touch up, clean, bag and box to prepare pallets for shipping. 

 General Responsibilities: 

Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions. 
Set up equipment and lay out fabrication project from blueprints/technical drawings.  
Cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw. Join material using adhesive and clamps. 
Measure components and finished project/product using a variety of measuring devices to ensure correct dimensions within required tolerances. 
Complete roll tooling changeovers using hand tools and maintain equipment, supplies and machinery safely. 
Troubleshoot machinery, material, saw, measuring equipment and tooling and making adjustments needed for successful completion of project. 
Visually inspect extrusions and check against blueprints/technical drawings and report defects. 
Participate in continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing activities. 
Flexible/adaptable to assignment changes, will jump in when help is needed and learn new things. 
Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.  
Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order. 
Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.  
Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture. 
 Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to: 

Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting 
Quality – Customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation 
Productivity – Changeover time, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting, CMMS activity, work orders 
Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation 

Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED 
Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds 
Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area 
Preferred, Knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment or similar. 
Preferred; Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, Six Sigma.  
Background check required.  
 Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Vacation
Quarterly Profit Sharing
401k Plan