Assembly Technician

3 weeks ago

Hazelwood, United States Potter Electric Signal Full time
Position: Assembly Technician

FLSA Status: Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Assembly
Reports To: Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Potter has been a part of the St. Louis community since 1898 and we are very proud of our rich history in the fire and life safety industry. Potter's mission is to be the "Symbol of Protection" for fire and life safety solutions worldwide by combining the latest technology in fire protection with the dedicated manpower for which we have been known for over one hundred years. Our vision is to provide industry leading quality solutions, products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment. With unwavering dedication to our customers, Potter looks to continue as the industry standard in both product and service with increased focus on international expansion.

Our private equity firm, KKR, offers a unique benefit and opportunity for all employees to participate in an ownership program of Potter Global Technologies. Being a co-owner allows each employee to play a more direct role in the business itself and reap the financial benefits of the Company's success.

Each employee at Potter takes great pride in knowing that every product we assemble, service, and sell is for the purpose of saving lives around the world. We strive to provide employment opportunities to those individuals who are performance driven, team players, take pride in their work, and are enthusiastic and passionate about their job.

Summary of the Position

The Assembly Technician position is an essential role on our manufacturing team. This position focuses on the assembly of parts and components for all Potter Global Technologies products. It is important that this position understands the importance of high quality and meeting industry standard specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Increase consistency in operations through the ability to read and follow written instructions from an operation manual when assembling products.
  2. Use hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, box cutters and power tools to craft Potter Global Technologies products.
  3. Complete packing operations by packaging parts into cartons and taping boxes using auto tape dispensers.
  4. Serve as a partner to the Quality Control Team by ensuring all standard operating procedures and work instructions are followed.
  5. Actively create a safe and secure work environment through adhering to all company safety measures.
  6. Contribute to a collaborative environment by proactively resolving conflicts and being a supportive team member.
  7. Collaborate with manufacturing leaders to accept feedback in an effort to increase performance and product quality.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Abilities and Qualifications
  1. Ability to conduct repetitive movements of lightweight parts (up to 10 pounds/part)
  2. Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  3. Able to interact with others in a respectful and collaborative manner.
  4. Adequately read and follow written instructions from an operation manual.


Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel

This job operates in a warehouse/manufacturing setting where hand tools and parts are used to assemble products, such as pliers, screwdrivers, box cutters, power tools, screws, automatic tape dispensers.

This position is largely a standing role. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Required Qualifications
  • Movement of pallets containing completed parts using a pallet jack.
  • Some operations require computer entries and must be accurate.
  • Assembly Technician workers are required to rotate from job to job occasionally.
  • Assembly Technicians may need to stand for an entire 10-hour shift (with breaks.) Some areas offer both sitting and standing.


Prior experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting using tools to assemble small items is preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Day Shift:

M-TH 6am-4:30pm

Day shift: 4 10-hour shifts with overtime available

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