General Assembler - 1st Shift (Miters)

The General Assembler receives individual components of a steering gear and interacts with a conveyor system to assemble components into a complete steering gear. Incumbent assembles near coworkers and machinery. Loads onto conveyor into assembly line, installs seals and covers, scans for appropriate dimensions, applies torque, and detects for leaks prior to stacking and loading finished steering gears.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess proper tolerance of different M-series steering gear components.
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspect tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
• Verifies that own work is in compliance with requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
• Checks part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality. 
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. 
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.  
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour Day Shift Monday through Friday

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Knowledge of Shop math and blueprint reading preferred. 
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills. 
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles preferred. 
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.