Assembler

Griswold Industries Dba Cla-Val; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES is seeking an assembler to build and assemble various commercial and government valves in Pilot, Main, and Final Assembly under general supervision.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and schematics, laying out parts, bending tubing, wiring valves, testing procedures, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You will operate drill presses and related production equipment, log shop orders, and ensure compliance with quality standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Some experience involving mechanical-electrical assembly within a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to assemble valves.
• Ability to operate tube bending equipment as required.
• Ability to set up and operate assembly testing equipment as required.
• Ability to operate nameplate making equipment.
• Ability to learn to operate a computer to log on and off of shop orders.
• Ability to use various sized hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift if required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Lay out parts.
• Order parts from stockrooms as needed.
• Bend tubing as required.
• Build and assemble valve working from engineering drawings.
• Wire valves as schematics require.
• Rework valves failing quality control testing.
• Print nameplates.
• Test assembled valves following established test procedures.
• Overhaul, repair and assemble special assembly units and product lines.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Operate drill press, as needed.
• Adhere to quality standards and safe operating procedures.
• Operate related production equipment, as needed.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations;

Skills

Blueprints reading

Schematic interpretation

Valves assembly

Read and follow instructions

Forklift operation

Tube bending

Testing equipment setup

Nameplate printing

Shop order logging

Tools

Tube bending equipment

Assembly testing equipment

Nameplate making equipment

Forklift

Job description

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Description

Assembler

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, build and assemble different commercial and government valves in Pilot, Main, and Final Assembly; and perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Assembly Manager

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and schematics;
• Lay out parts;
• Order parts from stockrooms as needed;
• Bend tubing as required;
• Build and assemble valve working from engineering drawings;
• Wire valves as schematics require;
• Rework valves failing quality control testing;
• Print nameplates;
• Test assembled valves following established test procedures;
• Overhaul, repair and assemble special assembly units and product lines;
• Maintain clean and safe work areas;
• Operate drill press, as needed;
• Adhere to quality standards and safe operating procedures;
• Operate related production equipment, as needed;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations;

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Some experience involving component mechanical-electrical assembly within a production environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to assemble valves;
• Ability to operate tube bending equipment as required;
• Ability to set up and operate assembly testing equipment as required;
• Ability to operate nameplate making equipment;
• Ability to learn to operate a computer to log on and off of shop orders;
• Ability to use various sized hand and power tools; and
• Ability to operate a forklift if required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, lean, reach, and stretch in assembling various valves and parts;
• Ability to lift, carry and move materials and parts weighing 25 pound or less;
• Ability to have finger dexterity and grasp and maneuver parts, components and fixtures;
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;

• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements:

• Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift if required for the position assignment.