New Mexico assembler employment contract template

New Mexico Assembler Employment Contract

This New Mexico Assembler Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hires the Employee as a Full-Time Assembler.

Option A: Duties include assembly of mechanical components. Option B: Duties include assembly of electronic components. Option C: Duties include assembly of [Specify Components].

The Employee shall perform the following duties:

• Assembling components according to assembly manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operating power tools and machinery.
• Performing quality inspections of assembled products.
• Documenting production output.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Complying with safety and manufacturing standards.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.

2. Skills and Qualifications

The Employee must possess the following skills:

• Option A: Use of torque wrenches and other hand tools.
• Option B: Electrical testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Option C: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Option A: None.
• Option B: [Specific Certification/License].

Physical Requirements:

• Option A: Ability to lift up to [Weight] pounds.
• Option B: Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Option C: Ability to perform repetitive motions.

Required Training:

• Option A: Employee will participate in OSHA-mandated safety training.
• Option B: Employee will participate in New Mexico-specific occupational health and safety training.
• Option C: Employee will participate in skills training relevant to assembly work.

3. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location is [Employer Facility Address] in New Mexico.

• Option A: The Employee may be required to move between stations or areas within the facility.
• Option B: The Employee may be temporarily assigned to work at other sites within New Mexico.

4. Employment Type and Work Hours

The Employee's employment is full-time, as defined by New Mexico law.

Work Hours:

• Option A: Monday-Friday, [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option B: [Shift Pattern - e.g., Day, Night, Rotating].

Overtime:

• Option A: Overtime is eligible and will be paid at one-and-a-half times the regular rate, in compliance with the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act.
• Option B: Overtime is not eligible.

Clock-in and Attendance Policies: The Employee is expected to adhere to the Employer's clock-in and attendance policies, as outlined in the employee handbook.

Meal and Rest Breaks: Meal and rest breaks will be provided in accordance with New Mexico statute.

Attendance and Tardiness: Refer to the company-specific attendance and tardiness procedures.

5. Compensation

• Option A: Hourly Wage: The Employee will be paid an hourly wage of [Hourly Wage].
• Option B: Annual Salary: The Employee will be paid an annual salary of [Annual Salary].

Payroll Frequency: The Employee will be paid [Payroll Frequency - e.g., Bi-weekly].

• Option A: Overtime Pay: Paid at one-and-a-half times the regular rate, in compliance with the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act.
• Option B: Shift Differentials: A shift differential of [Amount] per hour will be paid for [Specify Shift].
• Option C: Piece-Rate Pay: Pay will be calculated based on a piece rate of [Amount] per unit assembled.
• Option D: Production Bonuses: Production bonuses will be awarded based on [Criteria].
• Option E: Retention Incentives: Retention incentives will be provided according to the schedule outlined in [Document].
• Option F: Tool or Uniform Stipends: A stipend of [Amount] will be provided for tools or uniforms.

Performance Reviews: The Employee's performance will be reviewed [Frequency - e.g., Annually].

Deductions: All deductions will comply with New Mexico law.

6. Benefits

Health Insurance:

• Option A: Employer provides health insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements under New Mexico law.
• Option B: Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's health insurance plan, subject to plan terms.

Other Insurance: Dental, vision, and life insurance options are available.

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation: [Number] days per year.
• Sick Leave: [Number] days per year, in accordance with New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act.
• Holidays: Observed holidays are [List of Holidays].

Disability: Short-term and long-term disability options are available.

Other Leave: Bereavement leave, jury duty leave will be provided in accordance with company policy and New Mexico law.

Retirement Plan:

• Option A: Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's 401(k) plan.
• Option B: No retirement plan offered.

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for skills training relevant to assembly work may be available.

Licensing/Certification Fees: Reimbursement for required licensing/certification fees may be available.

Benefit Modification: The Employer reserves the right to modify benefits voluntarily or involuntarily.

7. Work Product and Intellectual Property

All assembled goods, technical improvements, manufacturing process enhancements, documentation, and work created during employment belong to the Employer.

Employee Invention Agreements: The Employee agrees to comply with New Mexico law on the assignment of inventions.

8. Confidentiality

The Employee shall maintain confidentiality regarding production methods, product designs, proprietary assembly processes, blueprints, customer specifications, and trade secrets.

These restrictions survive termination of employment.

9. Reporting

The Employee is expected to report defective products, safety incidents, or process deviations.

Reporting will be done according to New Mexico and federal regulatory standards.

10. Safety

The Employee shall comply with OSHA and New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NMOHSB) regulations.

This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), participation in safety drills and meetings, and compliance with injury and accident reporting requirements.

11. Conduct

The Employee is prohibited from using drugs or alcohol in the workplace.

The Employer maintains anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies safeguarding all classes protected under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.

The Employee is expected to comply with company policies on workplace violence, bullying, and respect.

12. Reporting Structure and Grievance Procedure

The Employee reports to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

Grievance and complaint resolution pathways are outlined in the employee handbook.

Compliance reporting channels are also detailed in the employee handbook and comply with company and New Mexico law.

13. Layoff, Recall, and Reduction in Force (RIF)

Layoff, recall, and RIF policies are subject to the needs of the business and prevalence of seasonal or project-based work in New Mexico’s manufacturing sector.

Policies are outlined in the employee handbook.

14. At-Will Employment

The Employee's employment is at-will, as defined by New Mexico standards.

Union membership (if applicable) or collective bargaining rights will be respected.

15. Termination

Grounds for dismissal include: repeated safety violations, insubordination, absenteeism, breach of confidentiality.

Required notice periods: [Number] days' notice is required by either party.

Final paycheck delivery: New Mexico law requires payment within five days of discharge or the next regular payday, whichever is sooner.

Severance Pay:

• Option A: Severance pay will be provided according to company policy.
• Option B: No severance pay will be provided.

Return of Employer Property: The Employee must return all employer property (badges, tools, uniforms).

Exit Procedures: The Employee must complete all exit procedures as outlined by the Employer.

16. Post-Employment Restrictions

The Employee is prohibited from soliciting company clients or disclosing confidential information.

This clause is interpreted in accordance with New Mexico’s general disfavor of non-compete agreements for non-managerial industrial employees.

17. Compliance with Laws

The Employee and Employer shall comply with all federal and New Mexico state employment laws.

This includes the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act, Workers Compensation Act, Worker Health and Safety Act, and Equal Pay for Women Act.

18. Injury Reporting

The Employee must report any work-related injury immediately.

Post-accident testing, access to workers’ compensation benefits, and employee rights to report unsafe conditions are governed by NMOHSB and federal whistleblower protections.

19. Dispute Resolution

Disputes will be resolved through good-faith internal resolution, mediation, then arbitration.

Jurisdiction is set as New Mexico courts, and New Mexico law applies.

20. Mandatory Notices and Postings

The Employer shall provide mandatory notices and postings required by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

Labor law posters and the employee handbook are available to the Employee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature:

Date: