Assembly & Test

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform diversified assembly and test operations to assemble repetitive product mix with prescribed variations, to close tolerances and strict inspection requirements.
• Complete skilled fitting of parts, sub-assemblies and related units.
• Complete aligning, adjusting and required secondary machining.  
• Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
• Complete prescribed functional and dimensional checks.
• Set-up and operate with occasional minor assistance test stand equipment.
• Produce quality assemblies and attain a working knowledge of possible defects or malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record, acceptable overall work record, and purchase the required tools for the classification.
• Train lower labor grade operators and operators with lesser experience as necessary.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in assigned work center.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervision or Management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform effectively, a variety of production duties including test stand set-up and changeover, build sub-assemblies, build pumps and testing of product line in classification.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit the ability to solve problems without assistance and demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Capable of reading and interpreting all assembly drawings, assembly processes, bills of material and test specifications in the complexity required for the classification.
• Must have proven mechanical, clerical and mathematical abilities necessary for safe test stand operation and accurate recording of test data.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to standardized safety policies and operating practices.

Training Requirements:

• General Safety
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14000
• Applicable FOP’s
• Current Fork Truck certification
• Affected employee lock out tag out training

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses
• Steel toe shoes
• May require other PPE, such as gloves, goggles, shields, aprons, etc, while performing specific tasks

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work performed in a non air conditioned shop environment.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Standing entire shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and stooping throughout shift.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as hoist, positioners, pallet jacks, fork trucks, etc.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

     Minimum:

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of precision test equipment, measuring instruments and gauging devices.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform inspection and testing, and adhere to production and quality standards and drawing specification of final and sub-assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot quality, product, or production issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Requires a moderate degree of skill and assembling technique.
• Experience and knowledge of basic mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics.
• High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
• Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift

The Oilgear Company is an at-will employer.