Assembler - Fort Worth - ITW

Description

Job Title: Refrigeration System Assembler

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assembling parts and installing various refrigeration system components into refrigerated and heated units.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, possess basic mechanical aptitude, and have experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.

The work environment is fast-paced with varying temperatures and noise levels. The assembler will be required to lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds, and perform physical movements such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotation motions.

The assembler will work cooperatively with co-workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety rules and policies.
• Read job traveler instructions and drawings to determine build requirements of the unit. Check job traveler for correctness. Report incorrect job traveler information or parts shortages to supervision or Engineering.
• Measure and cut wire to specified lengths, twist ends. Solder wires to specified connectors and terminals, using soldering iron, and crimp connectors and terminals to wire ends, using hand tools.
• Bend, cut, and crimp component leads to prepare component for mounting into wiring harness. Test wire assemblies and repair defective assemblies.
• Order parts required for assembly. Refer to instructions to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly. Assemble parts to conform with job traveler instructions.
• Maintain and operate spot-welding machine.
• Set up and operate the punch machine for hinges and lockkeeper for all models.
• Assemble hinges and brackets onto various unit doors. Assemble gaskets into doors.
• Assemble metal components according to blueprints, engineering specs, and work order/bill of material parts list for complex products.
• Install industrial and commercial refrigerating system components into cabinets according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, and function and design of components.
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into cabinets according to blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Set up units, doors, and drawers for foaming process.
• Apply appropriate cleaning solutions as required to clean production assemblies and subassemblies.
• Clean interior and exterior sides of units and attach UL data plate. Sign off job traveler verifying this portion of the final finishing of unit is accurately completed.
• Attach skids to unit.
• Inspect products and processes while performing job duties to ensure all work done meets or exceeds standards of the company's quality program.
• Ensure proper documents are all in accordance with unit to be shipped.
• May select materials for packaging and check serial tag on unit to ensure all are in accordance with job traveler instructions.
• May cut, bend, and braze specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system.
• May install expansion and control valves using acetylene torch and wrenches. Adjust valves according to specifications.
• May start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms, such as valves, controls, and pumps. May test lines, components, and connections for leaks with leak detection equipment.
• May be required to transport various parts items or units from one location of the production facility to another upon request of co-workers or supervisors.
• May be required to assist in crating finished units prior to movement to shipping department. If assisting in crating duties, responsible for matching shipping labels to the correct unit, checking serial tag number to that listed in the job traveler and ensuring that proper packaging is used.
• Work cooperatively and congenially with co-workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions regarding procedures required for installation or assembly of components.
• Capable of using a variety of small hand tools, power tools, and to read a tape measure.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Ability to read and understand part requirements and to obtain correct parts for installation on specific units.
• Ability to assemble various component parts by reading and following diagrams of production units.
• May be required to have knowledge of and ability to use wiring test machines.
• May require experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• May require experience with advanced wiring techniques including cutting, splicing, hypot, and wiring testing.
• May be required to read and understand production and delivery schedules.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule changes occur and should be handled in a productive manner
• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes and climate control is limited. The environment is one in which noise exists.
• Sit on a forklift, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface.
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds. Any item over 35 pounds, is to be done with assistance
• May perform combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees, and arms while performing duties.
• Pull and push up to 100 pounds.
• Handle small hand tools and power tools. Handling may be done unilaterally (one-handed) or bilaterally (two-handed) depending on size and shape of object and task being performed.
• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.
• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e., forklift horns, fire alarms).
• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment (i.e., safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, dust masks).

Hours of Work:

Monday – Friday – 6:00am to 2:30pm and OT when required