Assembler - 2nd Shift

Dalsin Industries Inc•Bloomington, MN

8d•$21 - $24

About The Position

This is a direct labor role supporting all aspects of the designated assembly area. The position requires a fast-paced, quality-oriented, team-focused employee who can work effectively in a dynamic environment. The role includes assembling sheet metal components, supporting production quality and safety, using applicable tools and equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement. Duties may be assigned inside or outside the primary department, and the company may amend the job description or assign other duties as needed. The position has three levels. Level 1 covers entry-level assembly duties, including assembling components from work instructions and diagrams, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and using production and inspection equipment. Level 2 includes Level 1 duties plus ERP item tracking and movement, department workflow expertise, electrical/wiring ability, color detection for wiring, complex sealing and caulking, and forklift certification. Level 3 includes Levels 1 and 2 duties plus wiring electrical connections, testing products with electrical/electronic equipment and software, working across workstations, following testing and serialization procedures, and reading wiring schematics. The work environment has a moderate noise level. The employee primarily stands and walks and uses their hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently lift 50 pounds and may occasionally sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Detail orientation, eye-hand coordination, and mechanical ability.
Ability to read blueprints and work instructions; Level 3 requires the ability to read wiring schematics.
Basic arithmetic skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Appropriate communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Familiarity with inspection processes and systems controls.
Setup experience specific to the department or equipment.
Process and detail orientation, including the ability to discuss, deploy, and document best practices to achieve or exceed quality and productivity expectations.
Level 2 requires electrical/wiring ability, ability to detect colors consistent with electrical wiring, and forklift certification.
Level 2 requires the ability to meet quality and productivity requirements for complex sealing and caulking.
Level 3 requires the ability to accurately install electrical connections and perform product testing and documentation procedures.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
Ability to primarily stand and walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasional sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate tools and equipment to manufacture quality parts that meet customer expectations.
Assemble sheet metal components using hand tools, pneumatic tools, diagrams, and work instructions.
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the immediate work area and surrounding areas, following industry and company practices.
Work positively and effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; communicate with team members and train others as needed.
Work from job tickets, standard work documents, manuals, blueprints, schematics, or verbal instructions, as applicable.
Notify the manager when concerns arise or assistance is needed.
Use inspection equipment and applicable ERP systems; at Level 2, locate, track, and move items in the ERP system.
Collaborate to identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities and support approved changes to efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and overall effectiveness.
Perform other assigned duties inside or outside the primary department.
At Level 3, route, land, fasten, and secure electrical connections using pre-terminated wires according to documentation and best practices.
At Level 3, test products using electrical/electronic test equipment and software, and follow testing, documentation, product-tracking, and serialization procedures.
At Level 3, move among workstations to support production flow and communicate improvement opportunities involving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.