Production General Assembler 1725 - 1st Shift

Location:  Winona Facility; Building 1725 Wilkie Drive, Winona, MN 
Shift/Hours: 1st Shift; Mondays-Thursdays 5:00am-3:00pm 
Position Status: Full-Time

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The Company:
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:
This role is a part of the production assembly team. The production assembly team works with the scheduling, materials, and operations teams to accomplish work and provides necessary components to further processing.

The Role:
This position spends time assembling sub-assemblies and thermal chambers with other production team members. You will spend your time performing wire harnesses, insulation cutting, frame prep, door building, liner insulation and installation, thermo-electric module building, and insulating during and after test. This position may also assist final packaging and shipping, along with other duties as assigned.

You will spend your time:

• Maintaining clean and orderly workstations and equipment following 5s guidelines
• Completing tasks as designated by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Performing sub-assembly processes using power tools such as drills, grinders, pneumatic rivet guns, and Dremel tools on a daily basis
• Aligning and clamping work pieces together, using rule, square, template or set up, placing them in fixtures, jigs, or vise
• Reporting defective materials or safety concerns to the Cell Coordinators
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating work pieces
• Performing other duties assigned as needed

We are excited about you if you have:

• The ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions, Work Instructions, and wiring schematics
• The ability to manage your time efficiently and without direct supervision
• Ability to learn and adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations as well as LEAN manufacturing
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to rotate to various workstations while working collaboratively with others as required
• Strong eye/hand coordination with the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and speak English

Additional skills and abilities related to this position:

• Familiarity with and the ability to use the following tools: Panel saw, Band Saw, Rivet Gun, Manual and Pneumatic epoxy/silicone applicators, nibbler, and Plasma Cutter.
• The ability to read a tape measure and cut materials to precise dimensions using equipment such as panel saws and band saws
• Ability to quickly move your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specifications, blueprints, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and moving of lightweight materials up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Frequent standing, up to 10-hour days
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching and walking

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing setting

Travel:

• This position may travel between all RIS facilities.
• Infrequent travel for trainings and/or business needs may be required.