Assembler

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
• Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work with others in a team-based environment. Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done
• What will your typical day look like?
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Be familiar with all turbocharger assembly instructions. Follows work instructions in manufacturing process
• Places parts in specified relationship to each other. Installs bolts, retaining clips, screws, or otherwise fastens parts together in proper order and configuration. Inspects components and complete assemblies for conformity. Follows all component handling procedures.
• Operate advanced equipment such as VSR and Component Balancers, determines if manufactured components meet requirements, conducts fault analysis, and determines corrective action.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require and works on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line.
• Identifies and documents turbochargers manufactured, including serialization.
• Performs assembly jobs based on priority of task assignments and chronological order.
• Monitors inventory levels of turbocharger components, advises supervisor of need for additional components, and coordinates activities with sub-contractors for finished materials.
• Notifies supervisor of identification of non-conforming parts.
• Conducts final inspection of finished materials, and assist and mentors other employees in final inspection process.
• Material handling as assigned, including forklift operation and certification.
• Follows all company personnel policies and process procedures.
• What about the physical demands of the job?
• Physical Demands:
• Employee is regularly required to stand for 4 hours at a time, with minimal breaks. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Employee is required to use their hands and hand tools to perform fine motor assembly operations
• Employee is required to wear safety glasses and steel-toe shoes.
• Employee is required to be on site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
• Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees on production line.
• Work Environment:
• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with some exposure to loud noise.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
• The starting hourly rate of this position is $17.50
• Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
• What do we want to know about you?
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability

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