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With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Job Description

The Assembler will function within a team to assemble and manage the production from receiving parts to shipping finished machines.

Day to Day Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical assembly of products with complex functions requiring independent judgment which are generally built on work benches, but may be built on lift tables
  • Proficient in multiple sub-assembly operations and shorter cycle time main line stations
  • Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
  • Understand, participate and focus on continuous improvement activities
  • Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product
  • Perform on a minimum of 4 overall stations, with at least two of them on the main line, as well as perform on other lines
  • Build processes are characterized by moderate build times (generally, between 6 to 10 hours). Main line stations can be greater than 90 minutes and sub assembly content will normally exceed 2 hours
  • Process requires a moderate amount of troubleshooting and adjustment to build a quality product. Typically these are known issues that take 15 to 60 minutes to diagnose
  • Maintain company tools and equipment
  • Perform in-process quality checks and communicate results
  • Follow pre-established guidelines, procedures, plans and priorities as set by the supervisor
  • Prioritize goals and rely on experience and judgment to plan work
  • Take on new activities or special assignments when given
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Years of Experience

High school diploma, GED or equivalent Technical Degree within a related field from an accredited institution or 2-5 years of related mechanical assembly experience. Must be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within mechanical and electrical assembly. History of continuous improvement within previous positions. Related manufacturing experience is preferred. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Proficient understanding of mechanical and electrical parts and how they are assembled into product systems. Ability to proactively recognize, communicate, and elevate issues to leadership to minimize impact to line. Ability to navigate and become proficient with Microsoft Windows, Drawing/method layout Locator, Visual Factory and WorkForce. Able to meet time standards on all areas of training. Ability to effectively overcome issues (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.) commonly found within the assembly processes.

Salary or Hourly Rate

Competitive

Benefits

We offer a full benefit package.

Application Information

All we need is your resume to start!

About Company
Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry. We are passionate about developing innovative and sustainable solutions that help our customers clean more spaces more effectively.

Location
701 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, Minnesota

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