Assembler Manual Clamp I

Company Overview: 

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.   

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.  

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations. 

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.  

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.  

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index. www.stabilus.com 

Position Summary:

The Assembler – Manual Clamps is responsible for performing a wide range of assembly functions to build, manual clamp using different machines (Riveters, grinders, etc). Components assembled may have rigid tolerance requirements as well as intricate assembly operations and processes.  Tasks may be performed independently or working as part of team.  This position reports to the Assembly Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to follow written work instructions and verbal work instructions precisely.
• Ability to distinguish and identify proper tooling needs for assembly and testing needs.
• Performs work that may include routine/repetitive assembly operations and processes that will range from moderately to very complicated.
• Requires the use of fixtures, equipment, and a variety of hand/power tools.
• Assemble component parts in a timely and professional fashion, while maintaining the quality standards and level of excellence our customers expect.
• Completes necessary paperwork including routers, inspection sheets, scrap reports and non-conformances.
• Packs and palletizes products as well as create and affix labels and tags to assemblies.
• Performs all functions in department and willing to rotate between different cells within the assembly department
• Operates within acceptable defect rate.
• May be required to make minor adjustments to assembly practices based on quality measurements.
• Identifies when preventative maintenance is needed on assigned equipment.
• Performs basic math including working with decimal numbers, ability to use a scale, and problem solving abilities.
• Advises supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE.  Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices.  Utilizes behavior based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.
• Ethics and Work Standards – Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. 
• Communication – Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar.  Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Teamwork/Relationships – Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow the business.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution – Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Works with others to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees.
• Accountability – Accepts responsibility regarding projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

 Experience:

• Prefer  2 years’  experience working in an manufacturing environment, preferably in light to heavy assembly operations
• Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assembly products
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools
• Flexibility to work into multiple areas

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and/or experience

 Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodation)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand up to 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn

EEO Statement – must be part of every job description and posting for Destaco US as a requirement of government contractor compliance 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.