Assembler

Description

 Conair, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry.  We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators.  Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion.  Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield.   

Role

The Assembler performs the tasks associated with both mechanical and electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies in the final assembly of equipment for Conair brand products. This role maintains, tests, and repairs assemblies following completion of assembled units. This role requires machinery trade knowledge for the production of precision parts and assemblies. This position reports to the Production Manager and is located in Pinconning, Michigan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment to engineering drawings, schematics, and IPEG standards, based on work orders or production schedules, according to specifications;
• Responsible for construction, modification, and implementation of custom machinery and machine systems;
• Support project design, quoting, implementation, and validation of equipment for new programs;
• Perform quality checks on products and parts;
• Package finished products and prepare them for shipment;
• Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process;
• Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications;
• Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management;
• Maintain production equipment and machinery;
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications;
• Position or align components for assembly;
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies;
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment;
• Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools;
• Interface with engineering to update drawings and parts lists to match equipment variances;
• Layout and sometimes manufacture precision parts involved with assemblies and sub-assemblies;
• Communicate with return goods to evaluate, repair, and upgrade customer return equipment to customer requests;
• Maintain records of assembly process, progress, and problems;
• Interface with shipping, return goods, service, sales and production scheduling to meet set production goals and changes;
• Follow dispatch list and work hand-in-hand with purchasing and master scheduling to assure on hand inventory of parts and purchased components;
• Use equipment bill of material and Baan computer system to collect parts to confirm quantities for completion of assemblies and sub-assemblies for customer equipment orders;
• Daily review of on hand balances and inventory of manufactured and purchased parts in assigned work area;
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment through a continued program of daily shoveling, sweeping, and general cleaning;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and/or ten (10) years of direct work experience without formal education;
• Position typically expects three (3) years in assembling and/or repairing machinery;
• Strong mechanical background;
• Experience in blueprint reading and interpretation;
• Basic math skills;
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job;
• Works under moderate supervision;
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment;
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the organization;
• Must maintain composure in a fast-paced, stressful environment;
• Ability to work with management in analyzing product line assembly efficiency;
• Mission focused with a sense of urgency when required;
• Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment;
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with PCs.

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders.?The Group is close to its?customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.  

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.? 

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.  

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.