Assembler

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POSITION TITLE:

Assembler

REPORTING TO :

Value Stream Supervisor

LOCATION :

Benton Harbor, MI

FLSA :

Non-Exempt

EEO :

Operatives

WORKMANS COMP :

3612

WAGE SCALE GRADE :

2

Who is GAST Manufacturing?
As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE :
Assemblers ensure all products are made safely, with the highest quality, and in an efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Reads and interprets detail sheets, Bills of Material, route sheets, and Assembly instructions.


• Prepares product to be painted, mixes paint, and paints units with proper equipment according to required specifications when applicable.


• Verifies proper test specifications and tests products to assure predetermined quality standards are met.


• Packs products as specified on detail sheets and Bills of Material to insure safe delivery of product.


• Operates as a team player at prescribed performance levels consistent with quality.


• Notifies leader of defective materials or faulty operations.


• Aids in maintaining proper flow within the work cell


• Performs all other duties as requested.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE :

• No safety incidents


• Quality Audit first pass yield


• Hourly Rate i.e. units per man hour

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement.


• Demonstrates ability to work well in a team environment, thinks independently, shows initiative, anticipates and prevents problems.


• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to operate computers.


• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours.


• Ability to work overtime as needed.


• Lifting up to 50lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES :

• High School Diploma


• Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and other office equipment

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

• Flexibility to cross train throughout the organization.


• Uses hand and power tools to assemble parts to close tolerances.


• Uses precision gauges and SPC to ensure a quality product.


• Ability to work well with others, work ethic and personal initiative.


• Ability to learn new procedures and train others.


• Willingness to participate in team activities, follow agreed upon procedures.


• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations.


• Participation in Good Catch program


• Prior assembly experience, use of manufacturing equipment preferred.


• Experience operating material handling equipment preferred.


• SPC knowledge preferred.

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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