Technician, Operations- weekend Dampers

About the role

Responsible for assembling products or components on a production line while ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency. This role requires the use of various tools and equipment to fasten, fit, or cut parts in accordance with detailed instructions and blueprints. Employees are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while operating in a fast-paced production setting. The position involves frequent lifting of heavy parts with the assistance of overhead hoist equipment at designated stations. Strong attention to detail is required to perform quality inspections and accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation.

Team members must work collaboratively to maintain production flow and meet performance expectations. Work location is Plant 1.

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.
• Transfer the part to the conveyor system after welding.
• Move the part through the fill station where silicone is added.
• Insert a plug into the silicone fill hole at the plug station 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 methods.
• Coordinate with the material handler for proper storage and shipment preparation.

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 is complete and inspect each part for defects, including paint coverage and finish quality.
• Ensure all quality standards are met before packaging.
• Pack parts using the appropriate materials and methods for shipment.

Fin Welder

• Load the part onto the fin welder fixture.
• 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 to ensure proper operation.
• Remove the part from the fixture once the cycle is complete and inspect the finished part for defects, including weld quality and alignment.
• Place approved parts onto a pallet for further processing or shipment.

General Expectations

• Follow all quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment and work area cleanliness.
• Ensure production flow remains consistent and efficient.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating enclosed machinery.
• Work collaboratively with others to maintain production at the required pace throughout the shift.

Requirements

• Must be able to maintain good attendance including working overtime as required.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend work instructions, communications, policies, job safety analysis, etc.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to reason, analyze, and troubleshoot issues on the job.
• Must be able to work as a team member, including resolving issues collaboratively and getting along with co-workers.
• Must be able to consistently meet production, safety, and quality standards.
• Must be willing to participate in daily pre-work stretching program.
• Must be willing to assume other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as described in the standardized work instructions.
• Must be able to comply with customer requirements (e.g., shipping instructions, packaging requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able 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

The work environment is climate-controlled but can be noisy, with frequent heavy forklift traffic.