Heavy Assembly

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Located in Kenosha, WI

Salary: $18-$20

The Assembler III assembles units (radiator/cooler and frame/fan) for final assembly and shipment to customers. The Assembler receives specific work assignments under limited supervision and resolves most problems with limited supervisory assistance. All work is subject to final inspection and test to insure that the final product meets customer requirements and to control excess labor and material expense. The Assembler is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s Six Sigma principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

• Reviews job orders (written or verbal).

• Lays out final assembly components to insure proper build.

• Fits structural components to radiator assemblies by:

• Building frames (bolted).

• Setting fans, if equipped (bolted—measurements critical).

• Marrying unit (core and tank from Cooling Section to frame and fan assembly).

• Testing motor/fan (if equipped).

• Using pneumatic and electric tools such as: impact wrenches, drills, drivers, nut runner, and some specialty tools.

• Using basic hand tools such as: ratchet, wrenches, pliers, screw drivers, pry bars, and hammers.

• Measuring units tape measure, straight edges and angle finders.

• Preparing unit for shipping.

• Inspects product for defects.

• Cleans and maintains work area (daily), radiator side equipment and other tools of the trade.

• Trains Assemblers

• Using overhead cranes for lifting, turning, and positioning of components during the build process. (Jib, gantry, bridge)

• Works in a safe manner at all times.

• Insures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Physical Demands:

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently, assisted lifting), 50 (occasionally), 25 (frequently).

• Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 300 with assistance.

• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; infrequent sitting.

• Working at heights off the ground up to: 20 feet.

• Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Work location: Metal fabrication/assembly shop and indoor/outdoor storage areas.

• Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment including overhead cranes, sharp/heavy materials, inclement weather.

• Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes.

Position Requirements:

• Key skills, abilities and knowledge:

• Ability to read and understand job requirements, shop drawings, and blueprints.

• Ability to measure build tolerances for proper fit and optimum operation.

• Knowledge of properties of core materials, structural metals and related materials (OJT).

• Equivalent skills and knowledge to Assembler III – Cooling Section (OJT).

• Skill in assembly using personal tools and shop equipment and related tools (OJT).

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.

• Experience: Three or more years of manufacturing or related experience is desirable. The company will train employees on specific job requirements but prior experience on Core Side or in Cooling Section is highly desirable.

• Educational: Related technical training (high school or beyond) is desirable but not essential.

• Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.

Hours: 5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Must be able to work 10-hour days and have the availability to work half day on Saturdays if necessary.

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