Production Assembly Technician

The Production Assembly Technician is responsible for producing engine packages by assembling parts and subassemblies. This individual must be a quick learner and be willing to be cross-trained to work in the flow line, cells, or code cell.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications in manuals and plan assembly or building operations according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Manage inventory following established guidelines and procedures including labeling and locating parts, picking parts from appropriate locations in specified quantities, delivering parts to work areas, and recording and communicating inventory levels.
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
• Position or align components for assembly; set and verify parts clearances
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Collect all material and equipment outlined in the engineering specifications for the certain package.
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies.
• Lie out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Measure dimensions of completed products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Properly use wrenches, power drills, mallets, hammers, chisels, and gauges.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain inventory of parts in work stations.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Cross train throughout the shop; understand various builds and product lines.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 0-50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to routinely stand, sit, stoop, twist, and bend through a nine-hour shift
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and a level of ambidexterity
• Visual acuity (corrected) required for inspecting work and reading written material, job orders, computer screens

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work well with others cooperatively and courteously
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Must be able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Must have knowledge of English, including proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
• Must be able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion with minimum instruction and adhere to established routines and practices
• Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance
• Must have basic knowledge of computers