Assembler/Bellows Welder

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $20.00hr - $21.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years direct experience in industrial manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Basic mathematics skills such as calculating spring rates.
• Hand dexterity required to assemble small mechanical or electrical components.
• Basic computer skills such as Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble components of all Product Lines using correct tools and fixtures.
• Test assembled products and troubleshoot problems associated with assembly and testing.
• Read blueprints, identify components, and use hand tools and rework techniques.
• Operate equipment, dimensioning and setting tolerances of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Create labor records for all transactions.
• Use manufacturing system principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup.
• Assist with transition from development to production, including first articles.
• Manufacture, assemble, and test mechanical, fluid, and electrical measurement equipment assemblies.
• Perform precision seam welding work for long periods of time seated at machine.
• Interface with production leads, supervisors, and QA inspection to ensure timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies by modification, rework, repair, or maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control.
• Setup and operate precision calibrated tools including weld controllers and gauges.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 6S and Lean initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field.
• Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with resistance seam welding, precision TIG welding, and spot welding machines.
• Experience reading WPS (weld procedure specification) and PQR (performance qualification record).
• Experience with helium leak verification of welds.

Skills:

• Blueprints.
• Hand tools.
• Rework techniques.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Precision seam welding.
• Weld controllers.
• Gauges.
• Root cause analysis.
• 6S.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office.

Qualification And Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to work in small restricted areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items up to 44 lbs.
• Ability to perform precision seam welding work for long periods of time seated at machine.