Overview
SUMMARY
Takes a leadership role in training and assisting other team members; willing to take initiative to suggest improvement and report issues. Routinely performs assembly procedures on u-joint product. Assists in welding u-joint shafts and assembly components. Balance u-joint shafts and applies paint to finished components. Must be capable of reading assembly prints. Equipment used: Automatic band saw, torches, hydraulic/manual presses, MIG/TIG/SMAW welders, common hand tools, painting equipment (pneumatic sprayer), shaft balancing equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assemble u-joint components to complete u-joint shaft assemblies.
Builds bearing kits and cross kits among other components for u-joint assemblies.
Press fit or heat fit end sections of U-joint.
Saw pipe for u-joint center sections.
Prepare pipe ends on lathe for u-joint ends to facilitate assembly/weld
Disassemble/reassemble existing u-joint components.
Repair nonconforming u-joint components (may require extensive welding).
Spot weld certain components of u-joint ends.
Weld interior and exterior of product on various metals using multiple welding machines (SMAW, MIG, TIG, automatic welders)
Balance completed u-joint shafts on multiple balancing machines.
Apply paint to completed u-joint assemblies.
May be required to complete TIG welding certification for specific products.
In-process inspections using various inspection gauges and tools
Organize paperwork for work orders
Use jigs and fixtures as required
Adhere to all safety requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Critical Competencies
Common sense
Detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize
Exceptional integrity
High degree of professionalism
Creative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Lead by example
Positive role model
Area expert
Team player
Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent, Associates in Mechanical and Industrial Technology preferred. Can replace experience with education. Previous shop experience preferred.
Physical Demand and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibration. The noise levels in the work environment it usually moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.
Lifting requirements include but not limited to the following:
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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