Assembler

Wabtec•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an entry level assembler to join our assembly team. The person hired will be expected to perform repetitive bench and assembly line operations to produce turbochargers and boost control products and prepare components for the production processes. This is a Monday through Friday day shift role with rare overtime required. Generous benefits package, 401k and paid time off are offered from first day of hire.

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 required to wear safety glasses and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

forklift operation and certification

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.