Assembler - 2Nd Shift

We are a privately owned manufacturing company located in Mebane, NC. Our 100+ year old business is growing within the heat exchanger industry. We are looking for result driven individuals who want to build a career within our organization.

Why you’ll love working at AKG:

• Promotions from within           
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive compensation 
• Employee appreciation events
• ONSITE Health Clinic
•  Free LTD, STD, and Life insurance
• 401K Plan (matched)   
• Entry Level Training

As an assembler in our High Horsepower department you will locate, retrieve and assemble parts onto the coolers, based on the work order instructions. When completed, move the coolers to a skid and prepare the coolers for the Shipping department.

Essential Functions:

• Read and understand the work instruction list and print off the related blueprints.
• Inspect the quality of the coolers and use corrective tools to make any necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Locate and retrieve parts that are needed for assembly. 
• Manually, or with assistance of a chain hoist, move the cooling package to the work area. 
• Assemble and attach the parts to the cooling package, in accordance with the blueprint instructions.
• Manually, or with assistance of a chain hoist, move the cooling package from the work area to the appropriate skid and stack the cooling packages by using wood or cardboard spacers. 
• Document that the cooling package has been assembled and place a label on the cooling package to indicate completion.
• Use a saw, as needed, to cut the plywood and build the skids. 
• Meet the production quotas that were received from the Lead or Supervisor. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 
• Develop and maintain knowledge of various parts used in the Final Assembly department. 
• Report any issues to the supervisor, or appropriate personnel, as soon as detected. 
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and/or requirements set forth in AKG’s environmental management system (EMS).
• Regular physical attendance is a requirement for this position. Refer to AKG attendance policy in the Information Handbook for Employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use basic computer programs. 
• Ability to read and understand detailed blueprint instructions.
• Must have basic mathematic skills, along with the ability to use and understand measuring tools.
• Must have great attention to detail.