What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly III position at DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC?
Description
Assembly III
Grade - 3
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.
The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.
At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.
The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.
Summary:
The Assembly III located in Wolcott, IN reports to our Plant Manager and is responsible for performing assigned varied routine top level assembly and calibration activities from written specifications, special instructions and/or sample control or other product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive information as to routine types and models from Supervisor or Leader together with instructions if unfamiliar with specifics; check parts supplied by storeroom; secure missing or short count items, if any.
- Arrange parts for ease of assembly on the workbench.
- Recognize and understand differences in product configuration.
- Perform assembly procedures to complete the unit and calibrate involving some or all of the following as may be required for the unit type and model assigned:
- Assembling a variety of sub-assemblies and parts with screws, nuts, clips, washers, springs and other fasteners using appropriate hand tools or pneumatic/electric tools.
- Adjust assembly as necessary to ensure final product function or appearance.
- Attending and feeding simple machines.
- Perform leak check and Hypot processes.
- Performing other simpler assembly tasks that may be necessary to complete the unit or maintain departmental efficiency.
- Final packaging and labeling. Identify proper approval agency labeling.
- Segregate defective parts for Supervisor or Leader action.
- Record information for specific controls or generally for work assigned and completed.
- Clean up the immediate work area and follow prescribed procedures in handling of all components to minimize breakage or moisture or perspiration damage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):
- Rate
- Scrap
- Warranty Return Rate
- 6S Audit
- OSHA Incident Rate
Requirements
Required Skills / Experience / Equipment Operation:
- Must Possess ALL Assembly II Skills, Experience and Requirements.
- Requires ability to follow instructions or samples within three to six months to attain proficiency on a variety of final assembly assignments.
- Some dexterity is necessary as most parts are small and control assembly space in some instances is confined.
- Physical/Mental Essential Functions:
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to reach above shoulders
- Ability to walk back and forward through-out facility
- Ability to control operation of hand or foot
- Ability to lift / carry up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to use keyboard, sporadic 10 key
- Ability to use mouse (or alternative input device)
- Ability to push / pull
- Ability to turn wrist frequently in repetitive motion
Working Conditions:
Work environment can include a large variety of tasks throughout the shift and can be fast paced.
Work environment is generally clean and temperature controlled.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.
