Senior Siren Assembler - 6am - 2:30pm

Federal Signal Openings•University Park, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assembling products according to SMV specifications, drawings, and wiring diagrams. The assembler will plan and set up the work area, determine assembly methods, and perform tasks such as fitting, aligning, mounting, connecting, and soldering parts. The position also includes training new and existing employees, using various tools and equipment, maintaining production and quality standards, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The assembler will work with engineers to enhance throughput and reduce waste, perform preventative maintenance on equipment, manage work cell inventory, and use computer systems to access production data. Additionally, the role involves performing operational tests, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing parts, identifying nonconforming materials, participating in improvement discussions, rotating between jobs for cross-training, and adhering to safety rules and maintaining a clean work area. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand component assembly drawings
Ability to maintain flow of production and quality standards
Ability to identify opportunities for reducing set up time
Ability to work with Design and Manufacturing Engineers
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Ability to transmit (KanBan) releases to internal and external suppliers
Ability to minimize work cell inventory
Ability to identify and store materials, supplies, and components
Ability to use computer systems for production data
Ability to maintain department records
Ability to make operational tests
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, or replace parts
Ability to make final adjustments to meet quality standards and specifications
Ability to identify defective or damaged (nonconforming) parts and materials
Ability to participate in group meetings
Ability to rotate between various jobs within the department for cross training
Ability to follow safety rules
Ability to keep work area clean and orderly

Responsibilities

Works from SMV specifications, drawings, wiring diagrams, and instructions.
Plans and sets up work area, determining assembly method and procedures for assembling products.
Fits, aligns, mounts, connects, solders and otherwise secures parts and auxiliary units accurately.
Trains and instructs new and existing employees to work effectively within the department and instructs them in all facets of the work cell operation.
Uses computer, fax, hand power tools, gauges, fixtures, measuring equipment, hand and power material handling equipment.
Possesses ability to read and understand component assembly drawings and maintains flow of production and quality standards.
Identifies opportunities for reducing set up time.
Works with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to effect changes in tooling, design, and processes that will increase and improve throughput, minimize waste, and reduce inventory.
Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment within the work cell.
Responsible for and has authority to transmit (KanBan) releases to internal and external suppliers.
Minimizes work cell inventory.
Performs duties to identify and store materials, supplies, and components in work cell.
Uses the computer to determine the latest component and/or assembly revision, order status, component cost, where used status, bin location, and other related data.
Maintains department records as required.
Makes operational test using a variety of equipment.
Troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces parts and makes final adjustments to meet quality standards and specifications.
Identifies defective or damaged (nonconforming) parts and materials.
Participates in group meetings to discuss problems and/or proposed improvements.
Rotates between various jobs within the department to facilitate cross training.
Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs other related duties as assigned.