Assembly Technician

SKF•Sumter, SC

9h•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 they are packaged and shipped to customers. The role also involves recording inspection and production information, supporting quality and quantity goals, maintaining communication with supervisors and coworkers, and contributing to employee training and continuous improvement. The position requires handling parts and inspection equipment, performing visual and dimensional checks, and making acceptance or rejection decisions. Assembly tasks may include matching races and loading components to achieve specified clearances or fits, etching and marking parts, installing seals and shields, greasing bearings and assemblies, and packaging products to SKF and customer specifications. The technician must maintain a clean and safe work environment and wear steel-toed shoes and ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times. The role is based in Sumter, South Carolina, with no travel required. A high school diploma or GED is required. Prior manufacturing or machine-operating experience is preferred but not required, and candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications, including standard notes, symbols, and instructions.
Acceptable eyesight as defined by customer/Kaydon specifications.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Wear steel-toed shoes and ANSI-approved safety glasses with side shields at all times.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing or machine-operating experience.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standard notes, symbols, and instructions relevant to the work.
Perform inspection checks using standard inspection equipment, including micrometers, air columns, thread gauges, surface contour measurement equipment, contact gauges, CMMs, torque testers, pin indicators, plug gauges, dial indicators, form measurement equipment, and vernier calipers.
Make acceptance or rejection decisions based on specified tolerances and visual inspection findings.
Perform visual inspections for surface finish, nicks, burrs, stains, radii, reliefs, and broken edges.
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 using company documents, forms, and computer transactions, including job transactions, data sheets, and setup sheets.
Accurately complete records required by inspection and assembly procedures.
Communicate significant information to supervisors and coworkers to support production efforts.
Assist with training and developing new employees.
Match races and load balls, rollers, or other components to achieve specified diametrical clearance or metal-to-metal fit.
Etch products for identification and mark measurements as needed.
Install seals and shields as required.
Grease bearings and bearing assemblies as required.
Package products according to SKF and customer specifications.
Participate in continuous improvement (lean) activities as assigned or required.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and identify unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Generous PTO policy
13 paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare options and opt-out payment
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Critical illness coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount programs
Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or sales incentive based on company performance and at management discretion
401(k) program with a 100% match up to 5% of elected contribution, an additional 5% company contribution, and 100% vesting