General Assembler - 1st Shift

About the role

The General Assembler receives individual components of a steering gear and interacts with a conveyor system to assemble components into a complete steering gear. The incumbent assembles near coworkers and machinery, loads onto the conveyor into the assembly line, installs seals and covers, scans for appropriate dimensions, applies torque, and detects leaks prior to stacking and loading finished steering gears.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess proper tolerance of different M-series steering gear components.
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspects tools; cells, stores and/or loads in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) including proper lifting techniques for parts weighing 40 lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance promptly.
• Verifies own work compliance with requirements and corrects errors, minimizing scrap.
• Checks part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC), including data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record‑keeping duties and maintains accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO 14001) and is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Demonstrates awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949) and is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate product quality issues.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Core Competencies

• Self‑Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility, maintains sense of ownership, follows through on commitments, and sets high performance standards.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively; strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills; creates an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust; follows processes and meets commitments.

Working Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

Schedule

8‑hour Day Shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of shop math and blueprint reading (preferred).
• Problem‑solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles (preferred).
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift from the floor, walk, and reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.