Manufacturing - Assembler

Newterra is hiring a Manufacturing Assembler in Heber Springs, AR, to contribute to sustainable water solutions. The role involves assembling components for water treatment systems, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of mechanical assembly experience. Newterra offers competitive benefits, emphasizing employee investment and a commitment to sustainability.
Be a part of the Future of Sustainable Water Solutions with Newterra!

At Newterra, we're not just engineering solutions - we're redefining how industries manage water and wastewater sustainably. Every project we take is a step toward a cleaner, greener planet, and our design team plays a vital role in making this vision a reality.

That's why we're looking for an Assembler to join our mission. This isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems that drive efficiency and sustainability in industries like Food & Beverage, Energy, Manufacturing, and more.

Here, every design tells a story-one of smarter systems, more sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. If you're ready to be part of a team that's making waves in industrial water solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

At Newterra, we believe in taking the important step of investing in our employees. That is why we offer competitive benefit programs. Our Benefit programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, 401(k) Employer Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation as well as Sick Time.

Job Title: Assembler

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Production or Assembly Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

Responsible for assembling components of pressure and non-pressure tank new and used products or surface mounted aeration equipment to include mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic circuitry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Process work orders, written and oral instructions.
• Assemble systems using hand tools, power tools or machines in accordance with work orders and internal quality standards.
• Maintain inventory system accuracy by documenting parts used and additional parts needed.
• Visually check parts to ensure system quality requirements are met during assembly processes.
• Inspect parts to insure quantity, quality, and size.
• Report defective material, faulty equipment operations or questionable conditions.
• Print tags, attach, package, and assign product assembly number to align with internal part and assembly processes.
• Coordinate with material handling, sales, and other departments to expedite orders.
• Support shipping and receiving processes as directed by department manager.
• Complies with all safety, personal protective equipment, and material handling requirements.
• Operation and safe use of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain safe and organized working area.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in meeting production demands.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and promote the safety to others in accordance with Newterra's safety policies and procedures. This includes reporting all safety concerns, near-misses, and incidents to their manager.
• Adhere to the company processes as detailed in Newterra's online systems and programs and bring forward ideas for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for completing all assigned training applicable to your position in the applicable timeframe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in mechanical assembly, preferably in a manufacturing or water utilities environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize.
• Detail oriented to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Dependable and willing to learn.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to operate machinery and read gauges, dials or other machine indicators as required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of product assembly and compliance standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong oral comprehension and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work indoors on your feet and wear required personal protective equipment during your shift every day. Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment, and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable standing, stooping, or bending for long periods of time. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to elements such as loud noise, hazardous equipment, heat, dirt, dust, fumes, and other materials. Exposure to hot or cold temperatures or inclement weather based on indoor or outdoor conditions. Company safety standards must be always followed.

The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties/responsibilities performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.