General Assembler - 1st Shift

RH Sheppard Co Inc•Hanover, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The General Assembler receives individual components of a steering gear and interacts with a conveyor system to assemble components into a complete steering gear. The incumbent assembles near coworkers and machinery. They load onto the conveyor into the assembly line, install seals and covers, scan for appropriate dimensions, apply torque, and detect for leaks prior to stacking and loading finished steering gears.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of Shop math and blueprint reading preferred
Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
Experience in production/manufacturing environment preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles preferred
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Shop math and blueprint reading
Experience in production/manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles

Responsibilities

Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess proper tolerance of different M-series steering gear components.
Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
Sets up, cleans, and inspects tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
Verifies that own work is in compliance with requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
Checks part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.