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.