Work Cell Assembler - Heavy Duty AM Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job ID: Req # posted by Federal Signal Corporation in University Park

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens, and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints, schedules, shop orders, specification sheets, process instructions, and test reviews production schedules for specific periods.
• Arranges for parts, materials, supplies, tooling, gauges, and other equipment to meet production requirements.
• Requisitions and stores materials as needed.
• Passes Kanban cards to producing departments per defined processes.
• Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and work cells.
• Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets, and scrap tickets.
• Selects, verifies, and identifies the quantity of materials; records and/or calls attention to shortages, possible rejected or damaged items.
• Sets up work cell and makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges, and equipment.
• Makes operational checks as required and monitors work visually to maintain quality standards.
• Notifies supervisor of nonconformance and/or operating issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work cell.
• Trains new and existing employees on how to effectively work within the department, instructing them in all facets of the work cell.
• Follows safety rules and keeps the work cell area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Uses a computer to check the status of a customer’s order and the status of a shop order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, riveters, presses, and crimping tools.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Pay

Wage Range: $19.02 - $22.84 per hour.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential.
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.