Assembler

Wabtec•Crown Point, IN

23d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) is seeking an entry-level assembler to join their assembly team. The hired individual will be responsible for performing repetitive bench and assembly line operations to produce turbochargers and boost control products, as well as preparing components for production processes. This role is crucial for a company that has been a worldwide supplier of high-performance turbochargers and boost control products since the late 1990s, known for uncompromised quality and unsurpassed performance.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge of Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation and certification

Responsibilities

Be familiar with all turbocharger assembly instructions and follow work instructions in the manufacturing process.
Place parts in specified relationship to each other, install bolts, retaining clips, screws, or otherwise fasten parts together in proper order and configuration.
Inspect components and complete assemblies for conformity and follow all component handling procedures.
Operate advanced equipment such as VSR and Component Balancers, determine if manufactured components meet requirements, conduct fault analysis, and determine corrective action.
Work at different workstations as production needs require and on lines where tasks vary as different models of the same article move along the line.
Identify and document manufactured turbochargers, including serialization.
Perform assembly jobs based on priority of task assignments and chronological order.
Monitor inventory levels of turbocharger components, advise supervisor of the need for additional components, and coordinate activities with sub-contractors for finished materials.
Notify supervisor of identification of non-conforming parts.
Conduct final inspection of finished materials, and assist and mentor other employees in the final inspection process.
Perform material handling as assigned, including forklift operation and certification.
Follow all company personnel policies and process procedures.