Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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This position is responsible for assembling parts and installing various refrigeration system components into the refrigerated and heated units.

• Follow all company safety rules and policies.
• Read job traveler instructions and drawings to determine build requirements of the unit. Check job traveler for correctness. Report incorrect job traveler information or parts shortages to supervision or Engineering.
• Measure and cut wire to specified lengths, twist ends, solder wires to specified connectors and terminals, and crimp connectors and terminals to wire ends using hand tools.
• Bend, cut, and crimp component leads to prepare components for mounting into wiring harness. Test wire assemblies and repair defective assemblies.
• Order parts required for assembly. Refer to instructions to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly. Assemble parts to conform with job traveler instructions.
• Maintain and operate spot welding machine.
• Set up and operate the punch machine for hinges and lockkeeper for all models.
• Assemble hinges and brackets onto various unit doors. Assemble gaskets into doors.
• Assemble metal components according to blueprints, engineering specs and work order/bill of material parts list for complex products.
• Install industrial and commercial refrigerating system components into cabinets according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout and function and design of components.
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into cabinets according to blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Set up units, doors, and drawers for foaming process.
• Apply appropriate cleaning solutions to clean production assemblies and subassemblies.
• Clean interior and exterior sides of units and attach UL data plate. Sign off job traveler verifying this portion of the final finishing of unit is accurately completed.
• Attach skids to unit.
• Inspect products and processes while performing job duties to ensure all work meets or exceeds standards of the company’s quality program.
• Ensure proper documents are in accordance with the unit to be shipped.
• May select materials for packaging and check serial tag on unit to ensure all are in accordance with job traveler instructions.
• May cut, bend and braze specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system.
• May install expansion and control valves using acetylene torch and wrenches. Adjust valves according to specifications.
• May start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps. May test lines, components and connections for leaks with leak detection equipment.
• May be required to transport various parts items or units from one location of the production facility to another upon request of co‑workers or supervisors.
• May be required to assist in crating finished units prior to movement to shipping department. If assisting in crating duties, responsible for matching shipping labels to the correct unit, checking serial tag number to that listed in the job traveler and ensuring that proper packaging is used.
• Work cooperatively and congenially with co‑workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions regarding procedures required for installation or assembly of components.
• Capable of using a variety of small hand tools and power tools, and reading a tape measure.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Ability to read and understand part requirements and obtain correct parts for installation on specific units.
• Ability to assemble various component parts by reading and following diagrams of production units.
• May be required to have knowledge of and ability to use wiring test machines.
• May require experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing…