Light-Bar Prep Assembler (7am - 3:30pm)

Jetstream of Houston•University Park, IL

9d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing parts and performing duties to pre-assemble a limited number of parts and components for a variety of products at various workstations throughout the light bar area. The assembler must be knowledgeable in reading prints and schedules, and capable of building and assembling parts using a variety of hand tools and related fixtures. Additionally, the role requires the ability to complete necessary paperwork and perform transactions within the computer system.

Requirements

High School diploma
Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly
Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, riveters, presses and crimping tools
Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and sound judgement
Ability to read prints, read schedules
Ability to build prep parts and assemble parts using variety of hand tools and other related fixtures
Ability to fill out proper paperwork and make computer system transactions

Responsibilities

Pre-prep assemblies for light-bar builders, build and test assemblies, and pull parts for service orders.
Assemble a limited number of parts or components such as brackets, receptacles, reflectors, seals, simple drive mechanisms and similar units.
Make electrical connections, with solder, rivet, stake or press to secure parts for a variety of different products where the sequence of operations is generally prescribed through standard work instructions.
Work from schedules, shop orders, product/process spec sheets, standard work instructions, record production data, read blueprints and test instructions (written or on computer).
Review production schedules for specific periods of time and arrange parts for builders, store and retrieve materials, parts, and supplies in different storage locations.
Accumulate and move items between storage areas and work cell using hand trucks or pallet jacks.
Use and understand various computer screens to check a part's bin location, flow manufacturing, complete cycle counts, check material status, manage production orders, release production orders, change due dates, fill out part requisitions, finished good tickets, monitor inventory levels of finished good items, etc.
Fill out non-conforming tickets and process non-conforming material disposition (including deleting components out of inventory in the computer system).
Use hand and power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, microcomputers, fax machines, riveters, and presses.
Perform preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work cell.
Train new and existing employees on how to effectively work within the department and instruct them in all facets of the work cell operation.
Follow safety rules and keep the work cell area clean and orderly.
Perform all related duties as required.