General Labor III
Ki Mobility
Summary
This factory position works as part of a team in the fabrication and assembling of wheelchairs. In addition to meeting daily demand requirements, this position is responsible for one's own quality of products and maintaining accurate and legible records. Following company safety requirements and quality system standards is required. Flexibility of daily job demand tasks and keeping the work area clean and orderly is required.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Fabricate and assemble products to daily demand requirements.
- Performs complex assembly tasks (ie: comprehensive knowledge of Rigid wheelchairs and extended takt times).
- Must be quality conscious and take responsibility for own quality of product.
- Maintain accurate and legible records.
- Ensures and follows safety requirements and standards.
- Ability to keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Perform in-process inspections of products.
- Performs all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Ki Mobility's company values.
- Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- Ability to learn all Rigid model wheelchairs and gain a comprehensive understanding to assemble each model.
- Skill and ability to pay attention to detail with a focus on quality.
- Skill and ability to operate, or become trained to operate, fabrication machinery such as band saw, drill press, punches, and chop saw as needed.
- Skill and ability to proficiently use mechanical tools such as power hand tools and wrenches.
- Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
- Highly adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of quality processes including measurements, documentation, and final inspection.
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to observe and identify details.
- Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift and handle wheelchairs and related accessories.
- Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
- Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
- Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to position product and to use basic tools for assembly and measuring.
- Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
Experience Required: Experience working with hand tools and measuring tools. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions. Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Preferred: Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with fabrication, assembly, shipping, and packaging of Ki Mobility's products.
Requirements
- Experience working with hand tools and measuring tools
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions
- Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to learn all Rigid model wheelchairs and gain a comprehensive understanding to assemble each model
- Skill and ability to pay attention to detail with a focus on quality
- Skill and ability to operate, or become trained to operate, fabrication machinery such as band saw, drill press, punches, and chop saw as needed
- Skill and ability to proficiently use mechanical tools such as power hand tools and wrenches
- Possess effective written and oral communication skills
- Highly adaptable and responsive to changing business needs
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of quality processes including measurements, documentation, and final inspection
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to observe and identify details
- Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends
- Must be able to lift and handle wheelchairs and related accessories
- Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing
- Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting
- Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
- Manual dexterity to position product and to use basic tools for assembly and measuring
- Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions
Benefits
- Low Premium Medical Benefit
- Employee Recognition Programs
Company overview
Ki Mobility is a leading manufacturer in the complex rehabilitation technology industry, specializing in the design and production of high-quality manual wheelchairs and mobility solutions. Headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the company has been revolutionizing the mobility sector for over a decade with its innovative "Better by Design" philosophy. Ki Mobility focuses on creating ultra-lightweight, customizable wheelchairs for both pediatric and adult users, offering products like the Catalyst series, Rogue models, and Little Wave Clik pediatric wheelchairs. The company's product portfolio includes advanced seating systems through their Axiom line, featuring specialized cushions, backs, and custom seating solutions. Ki Mobility emphasizes intuitive adjustability, structural integrity, and user-friendly design, with patented technologies like the Power X-Hinge and swing-away footrest hangers. As part of the Etac Group, the company maintains a strong commitment to improving quality of life through mobility, serving complex rehab professionals and end-users with durable, high-performance equipment that promotes independence and active living.