Summary: Responsible for performing basic duties related to reassembling locomotive wheel components by performing the following tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities of Assembly Laborer
· Inspect and measure journal adapter boxes, journal boxes and components to ensure each part is within specifications.
· Assemble journal adapter boxes, journal boxes and components.
· Record necessary information on Inspection/Production sheets as required.
· Ensures proper safety equipment is worn.
· Attention to detail, able to reject parts for defects, focus on quality.
· Follow proper safety precautions as listed in the safety manual.
· Keep neat and clean work area.
Skills Required for Assembly Tech:
· Able to lift 50lbs. daily.
· Proficient with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.)
· Attention to detail, able to reject parts for defects, focus on quality.
· Experience in using electric and pneumatic hand tools (grinders, sanders, etc.).
· Ability to follow written work instructions in English in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
· Ability to follow safety rules and regulations.
· Experience with precision measuring tools.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software; inventory software; internet software; order processing systems; database software and e-mail.
Certificates and Licenses:
Forklift Certification will be provided if needed.
Equipment:
Walkie Stacker
Wave lift
Pallet Jack
Forklift
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature variations caused by the weather.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May be required to stand for long periods of time
May involve some repetitive motions
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work while standing; walk; use hands and fingers to operate computers, tools and equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Employee may also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
