Assembly Specialist 2nd Shift

This position is responsible to perform assembly operations in building one or more types of precision unit assemblies, standard unit assemblies, and machine erection/teardown support. Some assemblies may include development or prototype units.

This position will be on 2nd Shift after initial training.

• Proactively attain a clean, safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Retrieve and study assembly instructions, detailed part prints, assembly layouts and parts lists.
• Gather parts/units, tools and/or material from inventory using a supplied material list.
• Prepare parts prior to assembly. This includes small sized unit assembly work.
• Follow detailed work instructions on order or assembly operations.
• Work with engineering/supervision to identify issues and formulate corrective actions to assure product quality.
• Test precision units and validate quality specifications are achieved.
• Assemble machines/units to current assembly procedures, layouts and parts lists.
• Practice company standards for:
• work piece preparation and handling
• bearing usage
• fitting procedures
• pre-loading techniques
• lubrication requirements
• alignments
• fastenings
• bonding
• pinning
• drilling
• tapping
• reaming
• torqueing
• pitch movement
• yaw movement
• roll movement
• horizontal and vertical straightness and flatness
• squaring and parallelism
• Practice proper measuring tool selection, usage, inspection and storage:
• Including but not limited to feeler gauges, dial indicators, Vernier calipers, gage blocks, mechanical gages, autocollimator
• Use small hand tools (taps, reamers, files, etc.) for assembly process.
• Use power tools, both air and electrically powered for assembly process including drill press, sanders, and grinders.
• Perform machine set-up/verification of customer's order specifications by inspection and/or measuring:
• Perform dimensional geometric checkouts of larger units or sub-assemblies on granite
• Perform proper machine foundation set-ups.
• Perform various installation or assembly work such as:
• One-piece bed assembly
• Heavy sheet metal assembly tool changer or tool matrix assembly simple tubing assembly
• Ball screw fit-up, alignment and checkout
• Electronic linear scale fit-up, alignment and checkout
• Linear guide fit-up and checkout
• Intermediate sized units such as Gearbox, tables, spindles, etc.
• Complete required machine and departmental paperwork for each unit/machine assembled.
• Work alone or with a team on assembly assignments. Little supervision is required.
• Disassemble, evaluate, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair assemblies.
• Assist and train less experienced personnel to further their skills.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of large parts or major machine components when necessary.
• Perform dismantling of machines.
• Follow safety standards in shop such as:
• wearing safety glasses at all times
• using other personal protective equipment when required
• Safe operation of cranes and forklifts.
• Participate upon request on any improvement teams.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective material (using current nonconforming material procedure), and unusual conditions to supervision.
• Understand cost impact for improper assembly technique and damage.
• Communicate with customers and/or vendors on machine or component issues.
• Demonstrate unit or machine performance to customers and/or vendors.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or work on "off-shifts" as required by business needs.
• ISO 9001 & 14001 awareness and compliance.

• One year certificate from college or technical school and/or three to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three to eight years’ experience assembling technical heavy equipment.

• Work safely in a technical assembly environment
• Ability to work and interact with other people on a routine basis.
• High level of quality in daily work
• Attentive to detail
• Emphasis on cleanliness and organization
• Flexibility to shift tasks on a daily basis