Assembler I - 2nd shift - 3 PM - 11:30 PM

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

23h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Assembles parts of various materials such as plastic, metal, rubber to produce small products such as roller brackets, voice annunciators or subassemblies by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Positions parts in specified relationship to each other. Bolts, screws, clips, cements, or otherwise fastens parts together. Works at bench as member of assembly group assembling one or two specific parts and passing unit to another worker. Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor presses, drill presses, taps, spot-welding machines, riveting machines, milling machines, or broaches, to perform fastening, force fitting, or light metal cutting operation on assembly line. Works at different work stations as production needs require or shifts from one station to another to reduce fatigue factor. Other duties may be assigned. What about the physical demands of the job? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing this job's duties, for the work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities including but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills, and interact with other employees, customers, and vendors. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. 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).

Requirements

Able to work 2nd shift hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM; may be asked to work overtime and possible weekends.
High School Graduate or GED
1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Stand on concrete for 8-10 hours
Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
Must have good listening and communication skills.
Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

Positions parts in specified relationship to each other.
Bolts, screws, clips, cements, or otherwise fastens parts together.
Works at bench as member of assembly group assembling one or two specific parts and passing unit to another worker.
Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor presses, drill presses, taps, spot-welding machines, riveting machines, milling machines, or broaches, to perform fastening, force fitting, or light metal cutting operation on assembly line.
Works at different work stations as production needs require or shifts from one station to another to reduce fatigue factor.
Other duties may be assigned.