Mechanical Assembler - 1st shift (6:30AM - 3:00PM)

Who We Need:

You enjoy tinkering and working with your hands.

You have exceptional attention to detail.

You understand that the products that you make impact the customer in a BIG way!

Given these skills, you could work anywhere. So why not bring your talents somewhere great?

How about working at a company:

• With 130 years in US manufacturing, whose business is still growing
• That is led by successful, strategic, personable leaders who know your name
• That has a significant global environmental impact with products and services that prevent and reduce industrial pollution
• That encourages you to dedicate 5% of your on the clock time to career development
• That gives you a formal on-boarding program to get you on a fast path to success
• That offers tuition reimbursement, a global employee recognition program where you can win gift cards, a mentoring program, a paid volunteerism time-off program, a scholarship program for children of employees and many more!
• That has people who are fun, smart, engaged and like working together to bring world-class service to our Customers every day

Check out our formal job description below:

Job Summary:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Mechanical Assembler I is responsible for the assembly of simple mechanical seals with no more than two sub-assemblies in the Bill of Material (B.O.M.). Performs a variety of repetitive operations to assemble mechanical seals, products and sub-assemblies. Uses a variety of common hand tools and simple machines. Stores and retrieves materials as required. Must be able to work overtime as required, maintain a positive and focused attitude, and be willing to support all of the team's goals and objectives.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of repetitive tasks using simple hand tools, i.e., allen wrench, dental picks, etc. to assemble seal.

• May operate engraving and/or etching machine as required.

• Performs simple in process quality control inspection to validate fit and function, i.e. evaluates if the seal fits together.

• Validates accuracy of components to shop order by part number and/or simple inspection criteria, i.e., o-ring inspection cone, inside diameter inspection via test shafts at the final assembly stage, inspects for thread hang-up, burrs, dirt and oil residue during assembly.

• Identifies all questionable components and isolates them for quality control rework as required.

• Identifies and selects appropriate packaging for each assembled seal in accordance with the shop order.

• Consults shop order and transcribes (hand-writes) date, lot number, and other designated information onto the packaging label.

• Maintains clean and organized work area in accordance to 5S policies and procedures.

Complexity of Duties:

• Works with limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work. Detailed instructions given for special assignments.

• Must be certified for assembling the level 1 seals and activities. Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient, effective assembly process

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be capable of reading and understanding instructions.

• Must be capable of following a clearly written and described sequence of events.

• Manual dexterity to utilize small hand tools and perform repetitive assembly tasks.

• Ability to operate simple machines, engraver, etc.

• Flexibility to support the changing needs of the business. May be called upon to perform other departmental functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School or Trade School preferred.

• Entry level. Experience in manufacturing environment a plus.

Other Skill and Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

• Basic reading and writing skills.

Physical Demands:

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.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Also requires: Repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping and squeezing. Must be able to move, reach above the shoulders and bend freely. Must be able to adhere to any requirements of the job, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Exposure to high temperature and noise levels exists daily in the work environment.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test, and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location