Position Summary  

Under the direction of the Manager and/or Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations, operates any of the following equipment: fin press, expander press, and hairpin tubing press or to perform leak test, rework, or a variety of assembly operations. Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.  Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.  Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts which requires the use of protective gear to ensure safety. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Read and follow written instructions and basic mechanical drawing specifications for equipment operations and changeover requirements. 

• Performs work by hand and with fixtures and machines, such as drilling, screwing, and bolting necessary to assembly work, disassembles as required. May perform operations such as sizing copper tubing to coil fin. 

• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, viscosity, temperatures, pressures, related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specification. 

• Perform machine and quality checks as outlined in the work standards. Immediately report any out of specification product to the Team Leader or Operations Manager. 

• Account for machine scrap. Complete all required scrap tags and labels for scrap tracking. Process scrap as directed by the Team Leader or Operations Manager. 

• Report and assist maintenance crew in the repair, adjustments, and preventative maintenance. 

• Complete any required reports as directed by the Team Leader or Operations Manager. 

• Comply with all activities related to product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality. 

• Maintain a clean working environment and follow all safety guidelines and policies always. Report any unsafe conditions to the Team Leader or Operations Manager. 

• Maintain good communication with team members. 

• Verify use of correct materials by inspection and parts lists; identify and correct process and material defects. 

• Perform basic math calculations to maintain accurate counts of parts produced, adequate parts supply. 

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.   

• Perform other duties as requested by the Team Leader or Operations Manager. 

Position Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.  Completion of some secondary/trade school technical and/or general business course is preferred.   

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience (W1), or equivalent combination of technical school, on-the-job training and work experience. 

• Ability to follow written directions for proper changeover procedures. Understand and implement proper changeover procedures. 

• General sheet metal knowledge; 

• Some knowledge and experience in Quality Assurance; 

• Attention to detail 

• Good math skills are preferred to interpret drawings and specifications. 

• Able to lift and/or move heavy objects/components, frequently up to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists. 

• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete floor. 

• Able to walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl. 

• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English. 

• Able to work independently and with others. 

• Wear safety gear at all times  

• Must be able to work overtime. 

Preferred: 

• Forklift operations 

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.  

About Nortek Air Solutions: 

 Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is on of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. 

NAS is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS’s brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every industrial need including commercial air handlers, clean room systems, and mission critical technology. NAS’s end markets include healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, clean rooms, and data centers. 

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.