Assembler

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

·         Uses primarily hand and some pneumatic tools to assemble valve parts into a finished product.

·         Examines valve bodies and parts to be assembled to assure they are correct, including size, material and machining and consults Supervisor or Leader on questionable issues.

·         Assures that assembly parts are available.

·         Assembles parts in established sequence through established procedures to assure quality of fit and operation.

·         Operates pneumatic testing (air seat test) equipment to assure valve integrity.

·         Trims parts, and valve linings to assure proper fit.

·         Adjusts valve parts to assure proper fit.

·         May assemble standard valves, specialty valves and actuation equipment.

·         Sets up and performs special testing based on routing sheet specifications.

·         Assures that all routing sheet specifications are accomplished.

·         Exercises judgment on product quality regarding casting quality, machining and fit.

·         Verifies and records heat numbers and material markings for various customers.

·         Advises coworkers and Team Leader of special customer requirements -- eg., special  paint requirement.

·         Proficiently uses hand tools to blend materials to assure proper fit.

·         Participates actively in Operational Excellence and Quality processes including project team involvement, problem solving, and recommending solutions to enhance and improve the quality of departmental and/or company-wide business activities.

·         Completes RTY data recordings for quality and process issues as required

·         Completes daily, weekly, and monthly 5S requirements

·         Performs QAD transactions as needed to transfer and back-flush material in proper sequence to maintain accurate inventory levels and status.

·         Performs other work as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

 

·         Skill in the care and use of applicable hand & pneumatic tools and equipment.

·         Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

·         Ability to work from verbal and written instructions, drawings, diagrams and routing sheets.

·         Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on conditions necessitating ingenuity, initiative and judgment.

·         Product knowledge sufficient to perform “Principal Responsibilities” with little supervision needed.

·         High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained period required.

·         Ability to detect defects in products and exercise independent judgment on repair capability.

·         Working knowledg...