Assembler - Final Finish

Hitachi•Michigan City, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Global Air Power is a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving innovations that keep the world moving. From their headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, their compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe. They are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through their brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), they are proud of their reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering. The Assembler position requires an individual to perform several duties as defined within the Assembly family. This position is located at Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana, and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent and a minimum of two years year post high school training/experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ previous manufacturing assembly required.
Basic computer skills required.
Basic reading skills necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Working with various hand and pneumatic tools and various measuring tools.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of basic electricity and wiring diagrams/drawings.
Must understand and comply with the 5 Cardinal Rules.
Required to wear the proper PPE equipment for the work area.
Required to attend scheduled toolbox and safety meetings.
Must immediately report injuries or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical assembly ability, ability to read simple blueprints, wiring diagrams/drawings preferred.
Prior forklift experience or completion of forklift training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI), Piping & Instrumentation instructions (P&I), Wiring Diagram (WD) and Bill of Material (BOM) and assembly drawings.
Apply decals to machines, as needed.
Utilize Andon signals per guidelines.
Measure, cut, bend, fit small tubing to machine. Install tubing and fittings using hyferset.
Install foam insulation on tubing and controls.
Install heat trace tape to tubing and controls AND/OR bend large tubing with power bender per print or custom fit (Industrial).
Assemble frames in assigned area, per BOM, or WCI.
Assemble separator tanks in assigned area, using BOM, P&I or WCI.
Assemble components to engines in assigned area, per BOM or WCI.
Connect motor leads and connectors to power source per WD and BOM.
Wire machines or packages, terminating wire harnesses or basic wiring in assigned area, per WD.
Assemble couplings on engines/motors and air ends in assigned area, per WCI, BOM.
Inspect finished machines at the end of process in assigned area, and receive them into finished goods.
Align motor, air end and coupling in assigned area, using calipers, dial indicators and straight edge.
Assemble and insulate enclosures and install on machine in assigned area, per BOM, WCI.
Assemble mounted or remote cooler packs in assigned area, per BOM, WCI, WD and P&I.
Terminate wiring for controls, basic panels, fan motors, etc. in assigned area, per WD and P&I.
Test electrical controls/components per WCI, WD and P&I.
Assemble and/or rework compressor packages and equipment.
Requisition and stock materials and supplies.
Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.