ASSEMBLY SPECIALIST - Fives : Job Details

Accountability:

This position is responsible to perform assembly operations in building one or more types of precision unit assemblies, standard unit assemblies, and machine erection/teardown support. Some assemblies may include development or prototype units.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Proactively attain a clean, safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

* Retrieve and study assembly instructions, detailed part prints, assembly layouts and parts lists.

* Gather parts/units, tools and/or material from inventory using a supplied material list.

* Prepare parts prior to assembly. This includes small sized unit assembly work.

* Follow detailed work instructions on order or assembly operations.

* Work with engineering/supervision to identify issues and formulate corrective actions to assure product quality

* Test precision units and validate quality specifications are achieved

* Assemble machines/units to current assembly procedures, layouts and parts lists.

* Practice company standards for:

* work piece preparation and handling

* bearing usage

* fitting procedures

* pre-loading techniques

* lubrication requirements

* alignments

* fastenings

* bonding

* pinning

* drilling

* tapping

* reaming

* torqueing

* pitch movement

* yaw movement

* roll movement

* horizontal and vertical straightness and flatness

* squaring and parallelism

* Practice proper measuring tool selection, usage, inspection and storage:

* Including but not limited to feeler gauges, dial indicators, Vernier calipers, gage blocks, mechanical gages, autocollimator

* Use small hand tools (taps, reamers, files, etc.) for assembly process.

* Use power tools, both air and electrically powered for assembly process including drill press, sanders, and grinders

* Perform machine set-up/verification of customer's order specifications by inspection and/or measuring:

* Perform dimensional geometric checkouts of larger units or sub-assemblies on granite

* Perform proper machine foundation set-ups.

* Perform various installation or assembly work such as:

* One-piece bed assembly

* Heavy sheet metal assembly tool changer or tool matrix assembly simple tubing assembly

* Ball screw fit-up, alignment and checkout

* Electronic linear scale fit-up, alignment and checkout

* Linear guide fit-up and checkout

* Intermediate sized units such as Gearbox, tables, spindles, etc.

* Complete required machine and departmental paperwork for each unit/machine assembled.

* Work alone or with a team on assembly assignments. Little supervision is required.

* Disassemble, evaluate, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair assemblies.

* Assist and train less experienced personnel to further their skills.

* Assist with the loading and unloading of large parts or major machine components when necessary.

* Perform dismantling of machines

* Follow safety standards in shop such as:

* wearing safety glasses at all times

* using other personal protective equipment when required

* Safe operation of cranes and forklifts

* Participate upon request on any improvement teams.

* Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective material (using current nonconforming material procedure), and unusual conditions to supervision

* Understand cost impact for improper assembly technique and damage.

* Communicate with customers and/or vendors on machine or component issues.

* Demonstrate unit or machine performance to customers and/or vendors.

* Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

* Willingness to work overtime and/or work on off-shifts as required by business needs.

* ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance

Education/Certification:

* One year certificate from college or technical school and/or three to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

* Three to eight years' experience assembling technical heavy equipment.

Skills:

* Work safely in a technical assembly environment

* Ability to work and interact with other people on a routine basis.

* High level of quality in daily work

* Attentive to detail

* Emphasis on cleanliness and organization

* Flexibility to shift tasks on a daily basis

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.