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Entry Level Manufacturing Associate

Location US-CT-West Hartford
# Positions
4
Category
Manufacturing

Position Description

 At a Glance

 

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Flexible Associate to join the The Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. Perform fabrication and assembly operations to produce products of all kinds, including complex operations.

 

What Will You Do?

 

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

  • Fabrication and assembly activities include, but are not limited to, pressing, tapping, welding, sealing, labeling, stamping, counting, loading and unloading products and cartons and pallets. In addition, cutting to length and fabricating wires and assembling power/data devices into products including terminating connections and testing of assemblies or finished products. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
  • Potentially packs, seals, and labels all raceway products utilizing tools and equipment as needed. Makes minor adjustments on assembling and packaging machines and small hand tools to maintain quality. Taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools, air screw drivers, tapping machines, automatic and semi-automatic machinery. 
  • Records, maintains, and reports on materials handled, packed, stored, or transported using applicable company systems. 
  • Places completed work in designated location, potentially using basic material handling equipment.
  • Loads and unloads work in process to machines required in their rotation, including restarts and resets as needed. 
  • Maintains equipment and materials in good repair and maintains an orderly work area consistent with 5C practices and the Wiremold Production system. 
  • Performs Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools, equipment and small machines used in the performance of this function.
  • Complies with all OSHA safety and Company safety procedures and works in a safe manner to insure both personal safety and safety to others. 
  • Performs all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
  • Records quality and productivity information as necessary.
  • May work alone with periodic supervision or may work with a group depending on the products being assembled or the tools and equipment being operated.
  • Performs other work as directed by Group Leader or supervisor.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. High school education or equivalent.
  • Six (6) months prior experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, ideally involving wiring and assembly. Other consideration may be given for prior experience with corporations who highly utilize continuous improvement activities.
  • Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to perform standard work processes.
  • Must be able to perform all work assignments within the classification in a rotation within the work cell/department, in a productive and efficient way, producing work of good quality.
  • Must be willing to cross train on all rotation assignments in the work cell/department.

 

Essential Mental Functions:

  • Must be able to work from the paperwork, including but not limited to blueprint or standard work sheets, when the work assignment requires.
  • Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
  • Must have good organizing and prioritization skills

 

Essential Physical Functions:

 

 

Instructions:  For the tasks, duties and responsibilities contained in this job description, check all physical aspects below that could be encountered on the job.

 

PHYSICAL ASPECT

FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Physical Activity

 

(check all that apply)

x Bending body downward/forward by bending spine at the waist

x Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

x Bending the body downward/forward by bending leg/spine

x Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

x Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time

x Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances

x Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position

x Picking, pinching, typing or working with primarily the fingers

x Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

x Verbalizing detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly

x Applying substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

(check all that apply)

o Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects, including the body.  Sitting most of the time for sedentary work.

x Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Using arm/leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than that required for sedentary work.

 

 

Physical Surroundings

 

(check all that apply)

x Subject to inside environmental conditions, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

x Subject to sufficient noise to cause one to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

x Subject to a variety of hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

x Subject to one or more of the following conditions:  fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

o No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

 

 

Visual Acuity

x Dealing with data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects/parts, operation or machines, using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

 

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

 

 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

 

 

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