Associate Production Custom Assembly Specialist I (Golf Club Assembly)

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General

• Acquire and maintain an understanding of all product offerings and be able to accurately differentiate products.
• Read and interpret manufacturing orders bills of materials (BOMs) and work instructions to accurately identify components build specifications and special instructions.
• Maintain an organized workstation and be sure work is performed in accordance with company safety health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Operate tools equipment and measuring devices safely and efficiently and be able to identify when equipment is not functioning properly.
• Participate in training activities and maintain proficiency with assembly techniques and quality requirements.
• Engage in cross-training for continuous development to understand all assembly processes and to be able to support seasonal employees.
• Manage inventory of assembly materials and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
• Assist in validating new products components and assembly processes/procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Occasionally support cross-functional projects for other Cobra Puma Golf departments.

Club Loft and Lie Adjustments (Bending)

• Measure and adjust club head loft and lie angles to meet customer and product specifications.

• Operate loft and lie bending machines gauges and other specialized equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify club specifications and inspect for cosmetic defects and structural integrity before and after adjustments to ensure compliance with Cobra quality standards.
• Maintain tight tolerance and consistency across all product lines.
• Accurately retrieve and kit manufacturing orders in accordance with product BOMs and specifications.
• Read and interpret quality and process documents which include loft and lie charts for head specs bending schedules and pre-bend box configurations.
• Properly label pre-sorted and adjusted heads with loft and lie labels.
• Shrink-wrap heads as needed.
• Perform rework and corrective adjustments as needed to achieve required specifications.

Club Assembly

• Safely assemble golf clubs according to manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Perform job functions in a team setting within a manufacturing environment. Job functions include cutting tip prep coupling adjustments ferrule installation swingweight club assembly (gluing) ferrule buff gripping detailing quality inspection and packout.
• Measure and verify club specifications which include length loft lie swingweight grip alignment and shaft alignment.
• Identify and report defects damaged components or specification discrepancies.
• Perform rework and repairs as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing assembly production or hands-on mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read understand and follow work instructions build specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Basic math skills including measuring counting and working with fractions/decimals.
• Demonstrated ability to have the dexterity to perform job functions to meet quality and production goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify defects inconsistencies and quality issues.
• Dependable reliable and able to work effectively as an individual and in a team environment.
• Able to work Monday-Friday 6:00AM 2:30PM. Should be available to work overtime including Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with necessary support.
• Ability to have enough strength to adjust loft and lie of a club head by 4 across a range of materials of construction.
• Ability to work with and around solvents and use appropriate PPE which includes latex or latex alternative gloves.
• Ability to stand walk bend and reach for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $17.02 - $22.63 Bonus Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants regardless of race color religion national origin sex

gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness transparency and equal

opportunity - no matter your background identity or ensure our process stays true to these values no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome celebrated and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA whoever wants to play can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear apparel and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA Cobra Golf and stichd operates in 120 countries and has around 22000

employees worldwide.