Back Section Assembler

Job Summary: The Heavy Assembler assembles units (radiator/cooler and frame/fan) for final assembly and shipment to customers.  The Assembler receives specific work assignments under limited supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance.  All work is subject to final inspection and tests to ensure that the final product meets customer requirements and to control excess labor and material expenses.  The Assembler is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s Six Sigma principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

• Reviews job orders (written or verbal).
• Lays out final assembly components to ensure proper build.
• Fits structural components to radiator assemblies by:
  • Building frames (bolted).
  • Marrying unit (core and tank from Cooling Section to frame and fan assembly).
• Inspects product for defects.
• Cleans and maintains work area (daily), radiator side equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Physical Demands:

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).
• Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 300 with assistance.
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; infrequent sitting.
• Working at heights off the ground up to 20 feet.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Work location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.
• Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.
• Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.

Position Requirements:

• Key skills, abilities and knowledge: 
  • Ability to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.
  • Ability to measure build tolerances for proper fit and optimum operation.
  • Knowledge of properties of core materials, structural metals and related materials (OJT).
  • Equivalent skills and knowledge to Assembler III – Cooling Section (OJT). 6 - 9 years
  • Skill in assembly using personal tools and shop equipment and related tools (OJT).
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Experiential:  Three or more years of manufacturing or related experience is desirable.  The company will train employees in specific job requirements but prior experience on Core Side or in Cooling Section is highly desirable.
• Educational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.
• Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.

IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters. 

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