Assembly Technician / 1st Shift

About the role

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an Assembler to join our team at our Searcy, Arkansas facility. The primary function is to assemble valves according to customers' requirements, be responsible for due dates of customer orders to meet plant measurements (service level, productivity, scrap and first pass yield). Actively support and strive to meet the strategic goals set by yourself, the facility and Danfoss. This is a 1st Shift position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and erect precision assemblies and sub-assemblies having close tolerances and critical operating requirements where fitting, alignment and adjustment of components, units and completed assembly are critical
• Work from detailed assembly drawings and specifications
• Inspect parts for proper machining finish and dimensions, check and test sub-assemblies and units
• Perform fitting, adjusting, calibrating, and aligning to ensure free action and movement of parts, tolerance fits and operating requirements
• Air test valves before final test and assists in packing out completed valves, coordinates build ticket number with valves to be shipped in shipping department
• May be assigned to manually inspect, clean, and deburr both interior and exterior of valve bodies and covers by utilizing hand tools to remove particles from inside the valve body
• May be assigned to prepare and apply paint according to prescribed methods

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, or feel objects tools or controls, turn/twist, bend at waist, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) to 12 months general assembly experience to become familiar with methods, parts, products, tools and equipment used and to attain dexterity and proficiency requirement

Skills

• Must be able to work from detailed assembly drawings and specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments, testing devices and equipment to check parts, unit, fits and operating requirements
• Use hand and bench power tools, torsion wrenches, forming jigs and assembly fixtures
• Ability to read blueprints and bill of materials

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid vacation
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Personal insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Promotion from within with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are

Pay

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.