Assembly Technician

SKF • Sumter, SC

14d • $41,600 - $47,840 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Technician inspects and assembles finished and semi-finished products using subassemblies and components in compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and company specifications. The technician approves finished goods that meet specifications before packaging and shipment to customers.

The role involves performing dimensional and visual inspections, assembling bearing components, recording production and inspection information, and packaging products according to SKF and customer requirements. The technician must meet quality and quantity standards, maintain a clean and safe work area, communicate important production information to supervisors and coworkers, and assist with training new employees. The position also performs continuous-improvement activities and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and understand standard notes, symbols, and instructions.
• Acceptable eyesight as defined by customer/Kaydon specifications.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing or machine operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standard notes, symbols, and work instructions.
• Perform inspection checks using standard inspection equipment and make acceptance or rejection decisions based on specified tolerances.
• Perform visual inspections for surface finish, nicks, burrs, stains, radii, reliefs, and broken edges, and make acceptance or rejection decisions based on findings.
• Move and position parts, containers, gauges, and other equipment as needed for inspection and assembly operations.
• Meet quality and quantity requirements.
• Collect and record data on company-provided documents, forms, and computer transactions, and accurately complete records required by inspection and assembly procedures.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and coworkers to share information that supports production.
• Assist in training and developing new employees.
• Match races and load balls, rollers, or other components to obtain specified diametrical clearance or metal-to-metal fit.
• Etch products for identification and mark indicated measurements as needed.
• Install seals and shields and grease bearings and bearing assemblies as required.
• Package products according to SKF and customer specifications.
• Perform assigned or required continuous-improvement (lean) activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and identify unsafe conditions.
• Wear steel-toed shoes and ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and an opt-out payment.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits including critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, and employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at management's discretion.
• 401(k) program with 100% match up to 5% of elected contributions, 100% vested, plus an additional 5% company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED