What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler position at Hydraulic Controls?
Job Description
Job Description
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a premier fluid power distributor with territories throughout the Western United States. Our Employee-Owners, along with our quality suppliers, have built our 50-year-strong reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service and local inventory. MCDS is a manufacturing division of HCI that provides engineered solutions for mobile machine control.
SUMMARY :
Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning operations to produce quality wire harness products in a timely manner; performs operations from work instructions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
Meets productivity, quality and accuracy standards at all times.
Assembles, modifies, reworks, and / or reassembles production components utilizing drawings, pick tickets, process documentation, and / or verbal instructions.
Prepares and utilizes basic hand tools and machines including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, solder iron, clamp machine, heat gun, vise, solder pot, crimpers, pinning machine, and automatic wire strippers.
Cleans parts prior to production use as required.
Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence or by wire label.
Participates in first time production runs of new products.
Supports inventory accuracy by following established material procedures.
Participates in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members.
Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of industry, machinery, and techniques.
Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and considerations.
Assists with creation of work instructions and bills of material as requested.
Completes all required paperwork.
Performs clean-up, material organization, and tool inventory activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or at least three months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 years related experience or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Acute attention to detail
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
COMPETENCIES :
Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Planning / Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
TRAINING :
Assembly Lead provides verbal instructions and hands on training using all power and hand tools.
Assembly instructions are provided to guide through assembly processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Frequently required to talk or hear
Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and / or use a keyboard
Occasionally required to lift / push / carry items up to 50 pounds
Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples : nearby equipment with engine running)
Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures as production area is ventilated but not climate-controlled and can be hot or cold depending on outside weather conditions
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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