Assembler Large Engine

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Engine in Beloit, Wisconsin, is seeking skilled assemblers to join a team that builds large, heavy-duty engines. You will read blueprints, use precision tooling and hand tools, and work with fixtures, torque wrenches, drills and cranes to assemble engines to exact drawings.

You'll handle heavy parts up to 75 pounds and may operate forklifts and overhead cranes. The role requires focus, adherence to standard work documents, and the ability to work without constant supervision in a

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings.
• Experience with precision tooling and measuring tools.
• Use of hand tools and powered tools in assembly.
• Ability to work with safety harness at various heights.
• Must obtain forklift and overhead crane certification.
• Work well under pressure and stay self-motivated.
• Follow standard work documents and handle heavy parts per standards.
• Capable of working with solvents; respirator certification is required.
• Experience with hydraulic tooling and heat/cold assembly.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Assemble engine assemblies to drawing specifications.
• Fabricate sub-assemblies like crankshafts, blocks, and cams.
• Fit piping/tubing and assemble controls to engine components.
• Maintain tolerances by fitting and aligning parts.
• Disassemble and reassemble during wear-in and testing.
• Handle parts up to 75 pounds; use hoist or crane as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision tooling

Hand tools

Harness work at heights

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Heavy parts handling

Solvent exposure

Respirator certification

Heat/cold assembly

Tools

Torque wrenches

Air drills

Air grinders

Surface plates

Micrometers

Job description

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com .

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Primary Function:

Assemble a variety of large engines

Tools & Equipment:

Fixtures, parallels, arbor presses, torque wrenches, air drills, air grinders, hydraulic jacks, surface plates, impact wrenches, heating elements, torches, hand tools such as hammers, files, scrapers, chisels, hacksaws, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers; measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, feeler gages, indicators, strain gages, bridge gages; blueprints; hoists, overhead cranes and lifting devices. Special tools or fixtures specific to engine assembly; standard work documents. Stanisol and pressure cleaning devices. Dry ice, CO2 and liquid nitrogen.

Working Procedure:

• Receive assignment, drawings and/or verbal instructions.
• Assemble engine complete to drawing specifications performing operations such as burr, file, surface, drill, tap, ream, dowel shim water test and clean parts as required.
• Assemble miscellaneous parts and sub-assemblies such as crankshafts, lower base, block, connecting rod, camshafts and bearing gear assemblies; assemble cams, fuel oil pump assemblies, control rods and make final settings; assemble lube oil pump and associated parts.
• Fit and assemble piping/tubing received from piping department or pre-manufactured pipe/tubing.
• Assemble all controls to engine, governor and distributor rive; assemble and fit gas cam housing and gearing to engine, set timing, set in alternator, set rotor to stator, align to crank extension, adjust air gap and torque bolts; assemble rotor arm housings, rocker arms and pins, turbo-chargers and associated brackets.
• Maintain tolerances by fitting, aligning an adjusting.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts during the wear in and test procedures. Dismantle engine, clean up and replace any worn parts and prepare for shipping according to customer specifications or company shipping.
• Handle parts by hand up to 75 pounds, heavier parts by hoist or overhead crane as appropriate.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with precision tooling and use
• Hand tools, pneumatic and electric tooling
• Ability to work with a harness on at different heights
• Ability to get qualified/certified to operate a forklift and overhead crane
• Works under pressure well
• Is self-motivated
• Ability to comprehend and follow standard work documents
• Ability to handle heavy parts based on FMD standards
• Must be able to work with various solvents
• Must be able to get respirator certified
• Experience with hydraulic tooling
• Ability to use of excessive heat and cold for assembly processes
• Must be able to execute tasks without direct oversight constantly