V Drive Assembler

Company Description

For over 65 years, Velvet Drive Transmissions has been a world leader in marine and industrial transmissions. Our transmissions feature unique technology for quiet and smooth operation, and we use the highest quality and standards in the industry to maintain this excellence.

On April 1st, 2019 Velvet Drive Transmissions became a part of the Correct Craft family. Velvet Drive manufactures marine transmissions and offers a variety of custom gearing for specialized industrial equipment in Liberty, South Carolina. 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Assembler is responsible for putting together component parts or pieces adhering to a specified set of blueprints or schematics. They verify the correct quantities of components parts and quality checking completed items, manage parts inventory, and use hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products and structures. Adheres, implements, and ensures that all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements are followed in the assembly area and throughout facility - Punctuality and reliable attendance are a must for this position.

• Adheres and follows all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements in the assembly area and throughout facility.
• Required PPE must be used while on the production floor.
• Assembler will be cross trained within the department and throughout other positions in the plant according to business needs.
• Safely use cart to transport components from shelves to workstation as needed.
• Housing needs to be placed and safely locked into position needed on bucks/cradle.
• Follow appropriate work instructions for the type of unit being built.
• Check blueprint for components needed to build unit and torque specifications.
• If there are any deviations to unit engineer must sign off and date on work instructions.
• Appropriate tools located in your workstation must be used to build unit.
• Assembler is responsible for ensuring that all tooling located in workstation is up to date on calibration and that all tools are functioning properly and not damaged.
• Assembler is responsible to immediately report any tooling that is in need of calibration or that needs replacement to the department supervisor.
• All units need to be color marked on torqued areas with designated color marker issued to assembler.
• Record and initial the daily log serial number, shims and rolling torques that are used to build units, check runout on coupler.
• Safely remove unit build from bucks/cradle.
• Use overhead hoist located in your workstation to transport built unit to the cart for test stand.
• Assist in other areas of the department as needed.
• All scrap must be written and recorded at the end of shift and put on scrap/MRB table with scrap ticket.
• Keep clean and well- maintained workspace throughout the shift.
• Report any injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Workstation must be restock and cleaned at end of shift.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Required:
  Steel toe nonslip shoes are required.
  Must be able to wear all PPE and follow all safety guidelines.
  Must have reliable transportation.
  Must be able to work a full schedule.
  Must be able to read, write and follow instructions, work independently with little guidance.
  Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time, must be able to bend and lift heavy materials.
  Must be able to work in a Team Environment
  Must be open for crossing training in other positions and or departments.
  Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment which may include mill cutting liquids and fumes.
  Ability to multi-task in high volume fast-paced environment
  Must be able to work daily overtime and Saturdays.
  Excellent organizational skills
  Excellent prioritization, strong attention to detail
  Time management skills
  Passionate about customer satisfaction and commitment to excellence
  A relentless drive to succeed.
  Positive attitude with the ability to support the Company’s goals and mission.
  Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
  Must use excellent ethical business practices and good judgment in dealings.
  A commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred:
High School Diploma or GED
1 year in manufacturing / assembly related experience
Mechanically Inclined
Basic Computer Skills
Caliper Reading

Candidates will have to go through our staffing partmners. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the Chief Executive Officer, all employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.”

Velvet Drive reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions, and duties at the pleasure of Velvet Drive Executive Officers.