Assembler - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Roller-Bearing-Company-of-America-Inc; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Roller-Bearing-Company-of-America-Inc in Hartsville, SC is seeking a hands-on assembler to hand assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools, fixtures and basic equipment. You will read blueprints and work from written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires operating hydraulic and small mechanical presses, performing preventive maintenance, and recording production and quality data to ensure timely and precise assembly.

Qualifications

• High School or better.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools and hand assembly fixtures. Assembly procedures vary with type and size of bearings. Follow procedures for positioning cage, rollers, end caps, washers, and outer races.
• Grease parts prior to or after assembly, when required.
• Inspect assembled bearings for proper inner diameter and rotation.
• Operate hydraulic and small mechanical presses to assemble bushings and press in rings, seals, etc.
• Follow blueprints and written/verbal instructions.
• Record production and quality data in timely manner.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules and procedures.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: ASSEM006541

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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RBC Hartsville
2268 South Fifth St
Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

RBC Hartsville
2268 South Fifth St
Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

Summary Performs a variety of standard assembly operations to hand assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools, hand assembly fixtures, and basic assembly equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools and hand assembly fixtures. Assembly procedures vary with type and size of bearings. Performs such operation as positioning cage in outer race; positioning rollers in cages; assembling end caps, washers and outer races; crimping end caps in place; inserting seals; assembling bushing; etc.
• Grease parts prior to or after assembly, where required.
• Tag work where necessary
• Operate a hydraulic press and small mechanical press to assemble bushings. Press in rings, inserts, seals, etc. Adjust table height and stroke as required.
• Use hand tools such as plastic and light steel ball-peen hammers, pliers-type hand clamps, air-operated light-force hammers, etc. Adjust as required.
• Select proper fixtures, align, and secure tools.
• Move parts for own work to and from nearby storage areas.
• Inspect assembled bearings for proper inside diameter using plug gauge. Check freedom of rotation by spinning manually on a mandrel or by sliding onto a rotating mandrel. Select and charge motor driven mandrels.
• Repair binding bearing assemblies by freeing rollers in cages. Break up bearings if they cannot be repaired.
• Accumulate inspection data on assembled bearings and make composite report on acceptance, type and number of rejections, and responsible operator.
• Use hand press to fracture races per established procedures.
• Work from blueprints and written and verbal instructions.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine
• Record required information, either in written or electronic form, pertinent to production, quality, and time records; including scanning time and quantities in timely manner
• Perform any other job-related duties per direction of supervisor or lead person.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules, policies, and procedures.

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High School or better.

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