Assembly Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Summary  

To assemble finished products 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities   

• 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 the product, and any other special options or instructions. 
• Works online where tasks vary as different models of the same article move along the 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.  Contact material handler if shortages exist or incorrect parts are in bins. 
• From experience, resolves assembly and packing problems.  Reports other problems to the line mechanic or supervisor for assistance. 
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision. 
• Maintains a 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. 
• Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly. 
• Check operating controls and safety stops on the 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 is 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 the 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 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.