Production Associate Ii

**Production Associate II - Entranceway Hanger/Astragal Assembly**

**(Afternoon Shift)**

**PURPOSE**:
The incumbent of this position will be responsible to rotate between the Astragal Assembly and the Entranceway Hanger position. The Entranceway Hanger position isresponsible for the pre-hanging of entranceway door slabs into a frame, along with any finish work required as per customer request. Being the final process prior to shipping to the end customer, attention to detail and the ability to trouble shoot issues on the fly is critical in order to ensure a positive customer interaction with Andersen.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Help ensure co-workers are working safely and following safety requirements.
- Follow all applicable procedures, Standardized Work, Control Plans, and Product Specifications.
- Interpret customer requirements based on production paperwork and CAD drawings.
- Prepare door slabs for installation.
- Machine frame for any additional hardware requirements.
- Install doors, sidelites, and transoms into frame. Cut, assemble, and install astragals onto the door. Cut and install any customer requested accessories.
- Assist in identifying training needs and propose ideas to improve quality metrics.
- Learn, understand and implement Andersen Management Systems (AMS) and continuous improvement concepts.
- Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
- Follow defined clean-up times.
- Engage in cross-training to maintain flexibility and adaptability to support resource planning.
- Work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and Standardized Work.
- Operate manufacturing equipment and use hand tools as required.
- Participate in defining and improving standard work.
- Identify problems; communicate issues to Work Center Leads and Supervisors.
- Assist with training co-workers.
- Support a respectful workplace.
- Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management.

**QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Solid knowledge of woodworking practices and machining techniques.
- Proficient with various pneumatic hand tools, chop saws, and routers.
- Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete work on schedule.
- Proven ability to understand and adhere to all process controls as documented (SWDs, JBAs, CPs).
- Ability to read and understand reports and a willingness to cross train on several operations.
- Possess communication, teamwork, problem solving, and leadership skills.
- Dependability/punctuality.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to interpret drawings and dimensions.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude with the ability to interact effectively with other departments.

**Wage Range**: Starting wage - $24.58 + **6% shift premium (afternoon shift only)**
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, KML Windows Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require._

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers' expectations.

**ANDERSEN CORPORATE VALUES**

Each employee is responsible for upholding these values in their daily activities.

**INTEGRITY**: Taking pride in our commitment to do the right thing by demonstrating fairness, integrity and high ethical standards in all our actions.

**INNOVATION**: Upholding our legacy of innovation and embracing change in all areas of our business as a means of attaining and sustaining leadership.

**PARTNERSHIP**: Cultivating successful relationships with everyone in our business circle and strengthening them through shared values, common goals and active participation.

**EXCELLENCE**: Building customer trust and loyalty by understanding and caring about exceeding customer expectations.

**CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP**: Continuing our longstanding commitment to leadership in environmental stewardship and the communities in which we live and work.

**ANDERSEN “CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT”**
Each employee is responsible for adhering to the Andersen Code of Business Conduct.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.58 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Strathroy, ON: reliably