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Form of workJob Description
Summary
• Company is looking for an a mechanical Assembler. The Assembler is responsible for producing highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs.
• In this role, the team member will assemble fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations.
• They will test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. They will use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. They will be required to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.
Roles And Responsibilities
• Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion
• Obtain necessary tools and equipment
• Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
• Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely
• Maintain high quality standards
• Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management
• Spray paint parts as required
• Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place
• Prepare machinery for shipping
• Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary
Wiring Principal Duties
• Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timely
• Perform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiring
• Wire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructions
• Create or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation
General Duties
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ability to fabricate small components
• Complete production and quality assurance forms
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions
• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required
• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements
• 5S activities
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
• 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred
Technical Skills
• Ability to read and understand blue prints
• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data
• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices
• Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work
Behavioral Attributes
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management
• Ability to hold themselves accountable for results
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems
• Desire to win
Working Conditions
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products
Disclaimer: Every position at Nordco includes other duties as required in order for the company to be successful. Not every duty is captured within the job description. This job description was captured at a point in time and duties and responsibilities will evolve over time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
