General Assembler - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The General Assembler receives individual steering gear components and uses a conveyor system to assemble them into complete steering gears. The work is performed near coworkers and machinery and includes loading components onto the assembly line, installing seals and covers, scanning for correct dimensions, applying torque, checking for leaks, and stacking and loading finished steering gears. The role uses gauges, tools, computerized gauging, and production equipment to check component tolerances and verify quality. The assembler follows verbal and written instructions, blueprints, drawings, work orders, technical specifications, and accepted manufacturing practices. Duties also include maintaining equipment and tools, adjusting machines and programs, conducting inspections and statistical process control, keeping production records, and following safety, quality, health, and environmental policies. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is an 8-hour night shift, Sunday through Thursday. Overtime may be needed daily and on weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift from the floor, walk, and reach frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work overtime as needed, including daily and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of shop math and blueprint reading.
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, especially Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles.
Responsibilities
- Use gauges and tools to assess the tolerances of M-series steering gear components.
- Follow verbal and written instructions and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
- Comply with current Technical Specifications and ISO-accepted manufacturing practices.
- Set up, clean, and inspect tools; cell, store, or load tools and equipment in machines as required.
- Obtain tools, fixtures, jigs, details, and other items needed for the work.
- Perform machine offsets, program changes, adjustments, and replacements to maintain quality and machine operation.
- Program, edit, and maintain Material Management Controllers (MMC) for the center.
- Perform daily first-piece sheet and audit inspections.
- Follow established safety procedures and 5S standards, including proper techniques for lifting and moving parts weighing 40 pounds or more.
- Operate equipment to meet production and quality standards.
- Operate computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
- Maintain equipment fluid levels and promptly report malfunctions and safety issues to a supervisor or maintenance.
- Verify that work meets requirements and correct errors to minimize scrap.
- Check part numbers and place parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Perform and review Statistical Process Control (SPC), including data collection, charts, and graphs.
- Maintain records and accurate production counts.
- Follow current health, safety, and environmental policies, including ISO 14001; identify, stop, and communicate or escalate relevant concerns.
- Follow current quality policies and procedures, including IATF 16949; identify, stop, and communicate or escalate product-quality concerns.
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
