Assembler - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Summary Performs a variety of standard assembly operations to hand assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools, hand assembly fixtures, and basic assembly equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools and hand assembly fixtures. Assembly procedures vary with type and size of bearings.  Performs such operation as positioning cage in outer race; positioning rollers in cages; assembling end caps, washers and outer races; crimping end caps in place; inserting seals; assembling bushing; etc.
• Grease parts prior to or after assembly, where required.
• Tag work where necessary
• Operate a hydraulic press and small mechanical press to assemble bushings. Press in rings, inserts, seals, etc.  Adjust table height and stroke as required.
• Use hand tools such as plastic and light steel ball-peen hammers, pliers-type hand clamps, air-operated light-force hammers, etc. Adjust as required.
• Select proper fixtures, align, and secure tools.
• Move parts for own work to and from nearby storage areas.
• Inspect assembled bearings for proper inside diameter using plug gauge. Check freedom of rotation by spinning manually on a mandrel or by sliding onto a rotating mandrel.  Select and charge motor driven mandrels.
• Repair binding bearing assemblies by freeing rollers in cages. Break up bearings if they cannot be repaired.
• Accumulate inspection data on assembled bearings and make composite report on acceptance, type and number of rejections, and responsible operator.
• Use hand press to fracture races per established procedures.
• Work from blueprints and written and verbal instructions.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine
• Record required information, either in written or electronic form, pertinent to production, quality, and time records; including scanning time and quantities in timely manner
• Perform any other job-related duties per direction of supervisor or lead person.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules, policies, and procedures.