Job description

Assembly Associate

• *Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
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Job Family Summary:* Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, assembly drawings, and parts lists. Gather parts, sub-assemblies, tools, hardware, and materials. Position and install parts and sub-assemblies by using tools and reading measurements, which also includes installing parts on an assembly line.
Job Summary: Associate Assemblers will work as part of a team to assemble and prepare smaller parts and components to be used in the assembly of the final product. Associate Assemblers will also assemble the wheels per the job instructions, as well as work on the assembly line, adding components to the frame to assemble the chair. Preparation may include, but is not limited to, assembly of smaller parts and components, cutting material or parts down to size, and fitting components together by using a press, bonding, hardware, hand tools, or power tools. It may also include building larger quantities of components for stock in the local warehouse or building a component specific to an individual product.

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Essential Functions and Duties:*

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision.
• Review drawings and/or instructions before each build.
• Acquire parts, hardware, and tools to be used during the build.
• Assemble each component or part according to specifications or work instructions.
• Identify any product defects, record, and report them accordingly.
• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Complete required quality and production forms.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of necessary product at your station.
• Ensure working environment is clean and safe.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Learn and Understand our Core Values.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of a team with close supervision.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to complete tasks per assembly line takt time.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and other documents.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Proficiency in the English Language both written and oral.
• Basic math skills.
• Must maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Level of Education or Experience in Lieu of:

• High School diploma or equivalent, vocational training and/or on-the-job training.
• 0-3 years assembly or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a general education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment.
• Indoor – frequently.
• Outdoor – rarely.
• Loud noise – constant.
• Hot and Cool temperatures – occasionally.

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, and walk up to 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Lifting and carrying 10 lbs up to 2/3, 25 lbs up to 1/3 and periodically up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Handling and assembling small parts.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Permobil. Additionally, this job description does not constitute an employment contract and Permobil may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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Who you are*
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

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More about Permobil*
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/

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