Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between 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

WAVE is currently hiring an Assembler to join our team!

This position is responsible for supporting production of custom aluminum products by working in a team or independently to precision fabricate, cut, assemble, and join components. Make parts to specification from blueprints/ drawings and complete the project in a safe manner.

General Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions
• Plan details of cutting/joining project to meet blueprint/technical drawing specifications
• Inspect equipment, materials, blades and tools and make necessary adjustments
• Cut material (straight or mitre) according to specifications from blueprints/technical drawings
• Drill, countersink, and deburr holes for bolts, screws, and other fasteners
• Measure components and finished project/product using a variety of measuring devices to ensure correct dimensions within required tolerances
• Align, fit, and join parts, for proper fit and assembly using rivets, screws, adhesive, or bolts using hand tools or power tools
• Join material using adhesive and clamps
• Visually inspect components and check against blueprints/technical drawings
• Place finished project on racks/pallets for clean/bag and pack/palletize
• Troubleshoot machinery, material, saws, measuring equipment and tools to make necessary adjustments
• Complete required documentation
• Weld and maintain welding equipment, supplies and machinery
• 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
• Preferred; familiarity with machine shop safety and equipment operations
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
• Background check required

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.