Assembler - 2nd shift or split shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an assembler for a 2nd shift or split shift. You will assemble large metal assemblies using hand tools and fasteners, inspect parts for quality, and move components with a forklift between workstations.

Experience: 1 year in assembly or manufacturing and basic mechanical knowledge preferred. The environment is safety-focused, loud, with moving parts; equal opportunity employer offering benefits and growth.

Qualifications

• Assembly experience: 1 year preferred.
• Manufacturing experience: 1 year preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles large metal assemblies using hand tools and fasteners.
• Inspects assemblies for quality and fits parts with grinders and taps.
• Uses forktruck to move assemblies and maintain parts inventory.
• Prepares parts for painting and uses sanding/grinding tools as needed.
• Keeps work area clean and organized, files prints, and assists with tooling setup.
• Supports production by following blueprints and positioning parts.

Skills

Assembly

Manufacturing

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift (forktruck)

Overhead crane

Sander

Grinder

Phosphate machine

Job description

Assembler - 2nd shift or split shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

• Assembles large metal assemblies. Uses hand tools to fasten parts together using bolts, screws, rivets, and other fasteners. Fastens on such parts as rubber grommets, doors, tanks, skirts, and tread. Taps out holes. Grinds parts using hand-held grinder to produce close fit between parts. Assembles smaller assemblies to fit into large assemblies.
• Visually and physically inspects completed assemblies to ensure quality and security of parts assembled. Completes inspection form. Uses forktruck to transport completed assembly to final inspection.
• Maintains assembly inventory by using Vantage computer system to track parts. Notifies appropriate personnel for inventory adjustments or parts needed.
• Cleans and organizes assembly area by putting parts back into stock, removing trash and scrap, refiling prints, etc.
• Packs assembled parts by wrapping, boxing, and/or banding as required.
• Assists Industrial Painter, as needed, in preparing parts to be painted by operating sander, grinder and phosphate machine. Moves parts in and out of paint booth using forktruck.
• Sets up assembly area by getting materials and tools using forktruck or overhead crane. Positions parts according to knowledge of assembly or from blueprint.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46808: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Environment :The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the shop work environment is usually loud.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position