Assembly

Allison Transmission • Sterling, IL

9d

About The Position

The Assembly employee performs a variety of operations to produce completed light-duty and heavy-duty driveshafts. The role uses hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and light power tools and equipment, and is responsible for product quantity and quality. The employee compares components with customer orders and bills of material, fits and adjusts parts to meet tolerances, inspects products, addresses assembly problems, and performs routine equipment maintenance. All work must follow safety guidelines and work instructions while supporting safety and total quality objectives in a team environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively using lift assists.
• Ability to stand for approximately 95% of the work time, with occasional walking and sitting.
• Ability to push and pull objects requiring up to 50 pounds of force, and to crouch, kneel, bend, handle objects, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to read and understand process work instructions.
• Ability and willingness to suggest product or work-area changes or improvements to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assemble light-duty and heavy-duty driveshafts using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and light power tools and equipment.
• Compare system components with customer orders and bills of material to confirm completeness.
• Maintain responsibility for product quantity and quality.
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements.
• Visually inspect parts to standards; repair units and products that fail requirements or return flawed products for rework.
• Resolve mechanical or hydraulic problems encountered during assembly as necessary.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Perform responsibilities safely and in accordance with prescribed guidelines and work instructions.
• Support safety and total quality management objectives in a team environment.
• Suggest changes or improvements to the supervisor regarding products or the work area.

What This Job Offers

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