Assembler

Description

 Assembles metal products such as brakes, valves, hydraulic cylinders partially or completely working at a bench or on shop floor. 

Requirements

· Positions parts according to work instructions or following blueprints.

· Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.

· Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.

· Operates drill presses, punch presses, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.

· Dissembles brake boosters, air-brake compressors, and values for salvage of parts.

· Participate in and support Carlisle Operating System (COS) initiatives.

· Participate in COS events to improve productivity and reduce waste.

· Work with management team t identify continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma principles to drive operational excellence and improve profitability.

· Work with management team to promote waste identification and elimination by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles of Kaizen.

· Other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager.

· Six to 12 months of employment experience in a manufacturing   environment. 

· Mechanical or machinery related experience and/or training   preferred. 

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Good problem solving skills

· Focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Normal working conditions require continual standing, walking,   bending, reaching, and eye/hand/foot coordination. Frequently required to lift/carry up to 40   pounds. Position also requires   close/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception, fluent reading, and   complex computational skills. 

· Activities are normally performed in a heated, non-air conditioned   environment where temperature can vary based on outside temperature and your   location within the facility. 

· Must be physically and mentally able to meet the necessary job   requirements as listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals   with disabilities to perform essential functions.