Assembler I

Description

About Us:

KF Valves was founded more than 60 years ago with the vision of transporting crude oil even more safely and efficiently. Valves have always been at the heart of every transport route used for various fluids. Every day, our experienced team performs diverse and complex tasks at our headquarters in Houston, Texas, to ensure that individual orders are completed professionally and on time, and that the functionality and quality of our products is being continuously improved.

Job Purpose:

The Assembler I role is responsible for producing finished goods and services to meet our customers quality and timeliness demands and support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assembles or assists others in assembling (selects, inspects, moves, and manipulates valve components) and/ or tests valves to the current Assembly Test Instructions (ATI), perform final valve inspection to include 5s responsibilities. 
• Occasionally performs material handling to include forklift operation. 
• Occasionally performs assembly painting and tagging responsibilities, following all other applicable standards and safety procedures. 
• Actively participates in site safety and quality programs, including our Drive to Zero safety program. 
• Displays ability to exhibit dependable behavior regarding company policies and practices (i.e., attendance). 
• Ability to obtain an in-house forklift certification, including use of stand-up forklift. 
• Ability to select and utilize the correct welding procedure for a specific requirement.  
• Ability to read and interpret documents, procedures, and instructions satisfactory to successfully perform assigned duties in a safe manner. 
• Ability to support production needs and identify improvements in production operations and effectively communicate both opportunities and solutions.  
• Displays flexibility in approach to work scope daily activities to ensure the site and company meets its production and financial goals.  
• Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related production or mechanical assembly experience and/or training.? 

Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Background Check: Employment will be dependent on the candidate successfully passing a background check.

Benefits: KF Valves LLC offers competitive compensation based on qualifications, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits. Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) are also offered.