Assembly Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Purpose

Job Summary  

To assemble finished product using sub-assemblies, parts, fasteners, and automated machinery to mass-produce components or to assemble those components into a completed drive train for the automotive industry and pack in designated cartons according to customer specification sheet and company policies by performing the following duties. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Include but not limited to the following.  

• Assemble parts in specified relationship to each other, using mechanical, electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies, using hand tools, electrical and pneumatic tooling or any other equipment needed to perform job. 
• Operate both stationary and moving overhead cranes/hoists. 
• Checks Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to determine required assembly, exterior finish on product, and any other special options or instructions. 
• Works on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line. 
• Works at different workstations as production needs require. 
• Weld various drive train components for final assembly. 
• Paints finished drive train components. 
• Maintains production line with stocked parts and materials by checking stock bins for adequate supplies of sub-assemblies, parts, and fasteners.  Contacts material handler if shortages exist or incorrect parts are in bins. 
• From experience, resolves assembly and packing problems.  Reports other problems to line mechanic or supervisor for assistance. 
• Completes task as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision. 
• Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies. 
• Demonstrates attention to detail; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the line supervisor or quality engineer immediately. 
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. 
• Checks operating controls and safety stops on conveyor.  Checks power and hand tools for correct operation, reports any unsafe working conditions. 
• Performs any other duties as assigned. 
• Serve on teams or committees as needed. 

Job Qualifications/Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.   
• One-year experience in the automotive industry preferred.   
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal. 
• Punctual attendance 
• Must be a self-starter and possess initiative. 
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and displays a great attitude. 
• Able to work a flexible schedule. 
• Will be required to work different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the assembly process. 
• Willingness to perform job rotation to minimize potential for repetitive motion injuries. 
• Prefer experience in intricate hand assembly on paced assembly line. 
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures, must be able to perform, but not limited to operations necessary to a building a quality drive line product. 
• Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, interpret visual aids and must be able to perform simple shop math. 
• Should have excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.