Assembler 2 - Compressor Technician
About the role
As an assembler 2 - compressor technician, you will work within production lines alongside fellow technicians. You'll report to production supervisors and leads who guide your work and monitor efficiency. Quality control, safety coordinators, maintenance technicians, and engineering teams will also interact with you to ensure high standards of manufacturing, safety, and operational excellence. Your role demands effective communication and collaboration across multiple departments to maintain smooth production processes.
Responsibilities
- Use a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, fixtures, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble and disassemble components.
- Skillfully utilize these tools and precisely follow work instructions to directly contribute to product quality and manufacturing excellence.
- Identify and understand the use of specific hand, pneumatic and power tools.
- Follow detailed assembly/disassembly instructions, processes and procedures.
- Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Disassemble components by utilizing hand and power tools.
- Clean and buff components.
- Wash components in solvent and run parts through parts washer.
- Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol.
- Make sure that schedules are running exactly as they are listed.
- Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
- Turn off equipment when not in use.
- Attend to attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Be willing to cross train.
- Follow safety protocols and adhere to all PPE requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of basic mechanics, hand tools, and machine testing procedures
- Preferred: 1+ year of experience performing mechanical jobs, assembly and disassembly
- Experience with overhead crane is a plus, but not required
Qualifications
- Must have: Be able to identify & understand use of specific hand, pneumatic and, power tools.
- Preferred: Mechanical training (votech or previous job experience) a plus but not required.
- Nice to have: Able to correctly use & read analog & digital measuring devices. Micrometers, indicators, calipers, etc.
- Basic computer skills are a plus but not required
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Problem solving
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently in English.
Physical Demands
- Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
- Employee is required to walk throughout the day. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
- The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a shop environment that is non-temperature-controlled production environment, with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors.
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $22.50. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.