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

RBC Bearings; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking an assembler to hand assemble a wide variety of bearings using hand tools, fixtures and basic equipment. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to read blueprints, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will grease parts, operate presses, and inspect assemblies for proper fit, rotation, and dimensions. Daily data recording and preventive maintenance are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling bearings with hand tools and fixtures.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow written instructions.
• Experience inspecting bearing assemblies and recording data.
• Adherence to safety rules and housekeeping procedures.
• Capable of basic preventive maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bearings using hand tools and fixtures; position components per type and size.
• Grease parts as required and tag work when necessary.
• Operate hydraulic and mechanical presses to assemble bushings and seals.
• Use gauges to inspect diameters and verify rotation.
• Record production and quality data and maintain time records.

Skills

Hand tool operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Hydraulic press

Mechanical press

Plug gauge

Job description

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

• 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.