Technician, Operations- Dampers- 2nd shift

Bendix, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group—the global leader in braking technologies—sets the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. Join a team of talented, dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own, offering rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

About the role

Assemble products or components on a production line while ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency. Use various tools and equipment to fasten, fit, or cut parts in accordance with detailed instructions and blueprints. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in a fast-paced production setting. Perform quality inspections and complete required paperwork and documentation. Work collaboratively to maintain production flow and meet performance expectations.

Responsibilities

Dampers Workstation (Lines 1–3, 5)

• Push carts of material to the wash platform.
• Inspect each part (Line 1 and select parts on Lines 2 and 3) using a gauge to verify quality standards; only approved parts are loaded into the wash machine.
• Load parts into the wash machine and monitor the process.
• Assemble each unit with two bushings once parts exit the washer (typically in sets of three).
• Place assembled damper into the welder, then transfer the part to the conveyor system.
• Move the part through the fill station where silicone is added.
• At the plug station, insert a plug into the silicone fill hole and weld the plug securely to complete sealing.
• Install a tone ring when required, based on customer specifications.
• Package completed parts using the appropriate materials and coordinate with the material handler for proper storage and shipment preparation.

General Production Expectations

• Follow all quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment and work area cleanliness.
• Ensure production flow remains consistent and efficient.

Paint Line

• Remove parts from pallets and load them into the blasting machine to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Monitor the blasting cycle and ensure parts are properly processed.
• Transfer parts from the blaster to the paint line conveyor system for automated painting.
• Unload parts after the paint cycle, inspect for defects (paint coverage and finish quality), and ensure all quality standards are met before packaging.
• Pack parts using the appropriate materials and methods for shipment.

Paint Line General Expectations

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating enclosed machinery.
• Ensure consistent workflow to meet production requirements.

Fin Welder Station

• Load the part onto the fin welder fixture and position the cooling fin onto the centering fixture to ensure proper alignment.
• Initiate the welding cycle by pressing the start button and monitor the cycle for proper operation.
• Remove the part from the fixture once the cycle is complete and inspect for defects, including weld quality and alignment.
• Place approved parts onto a pallet for further processing or shipment.

Fin Welder General Expectations

• Follow all safety protocols when operating welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards before moving to the next stage.

Requirements

• Good attendance, including working overtime as required.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend work instructions, communications, policies, job safety analysis, etc.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to reason, analyze, and troubleshoot issues on the job.
• Ability to work as a team member, resolve issues collaboratively, and get along with co-workers.
• Consistently meet production, safety, and quality standards.
• Willingness to participate in daily pre-work stretching program.
• Willingness to assume other duties as assigned.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as described in standardized work instructions.
• Compliance with customer requirements (e.g., shipping instructions, packaging requirements).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Tools & Equipment

• Staple guns
• Utility knives
• RF scanner computer/software
• Printers
• Pallet jack
• Gages
• Tape poker

Protective Personal Equipment

• Eye protection
• Steel toe boots
• Anti-fatigue mats
• Ear plugs
• Anti-cut gloves

Work Environment

Climate-controlled but noisy, with frequent heavy forklift traffic. Collaborative team environment ensuring production is maintained at the required pace throughout the shift.