Assembler/Sifters

Dover Corp; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corp in Kent, OH is seeking an assembler to contribute to the assembly of Maag family equipment, including pelletizers, pulverizers, water baths, and pumps. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, quality workmanship, and adherence to safety protocols in a factory setting.

The incumbent will read assembly prints, use micrometers and gauges, and perform heavy lifting and overhead work as required. Overtime and weekend shifts may be needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (mechanical aptitude a plus)
• Woodworking or wood assembly is desirable but not required
• Forklift operation knowledge and safety training is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assemble components per drawings and layouts using hand and power tools
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and blueprints
• Lift and position parts up to 50–80 lbs and work overhead as needed
• Document labor hours and report discrepancies
• Participate in continuous improvement and daily meetings
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Team player

Customer focus

Safety oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Assembler provides the highest quality work ethic and character assembling the Maag family of equipment to include: Pelletizers, Pulverizers, Water Baths, Air Knives, Water Slides, Pumps, Screen Changers, Conveying Equipment and Color Mixers with an emphasis on 100% on time delivery to meet our customer's expectations and needs.

Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

Assembly Requirements

• Has general knowledge and understanding of woodworking tools and assembly
• Possesses knowledge of power hand tools, clamping methods, and related hardware for installation.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by lifting, bending, and kneeling multiple times per day, working overhead from a kneeling or laying position, and will require the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Documents labor hours to work order operations electronically or on written production labor log, completes production and quality forms, reports any discrepancies with work order material BOMS
• Participates in team continuous improvement projects, tracking required metrics and participation in daily meetings.
• Knowledge of operating and lifting objects with overhead cranes utilizing slings, straps, or other devices.
• Reads and interprets assembly drawings, blueprints, layout drawings, and electrical prints.
• Knowledge of measuring with micrometers, feeler gauges, and understanding of tolerances on assembly prints

The incumbent actively considers all interests of quality, accident prevention, and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, materials, and the environment.
The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs including OT and weekends when needed. This job description reflects the current status; the right to make changes is reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is mainly at the Kent assembly areas. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required. All company safety policies must always be followed and required PPE for respective work areas must be worn without exception.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requirements require the incumbent to be in good physical shape with the ability to do heavy lifting. Considerable forklift work with movement to and from the truck quite often. Use of forklift seatbelt is mandatory.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift items up to 70- 80 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be required to know forklift operation and will be required to complete a forklift training course on-site once hired.

Job Specification

EducationMandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus)

Desirable

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with a general understanding of basic mechanics and power hand tool use.

Professional experience

Mandatory

• N/A

Desirable

• Woodworking or wood assembly is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge and training on overhead crane operation is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and or some engineering background is a plus but not required.

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
• Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues
• Strong team player, work ethic, and commitment to win
• Customer-focused
• Work overtime and weekends when required.
• Follow and support company safety practices and policies a must.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude
• Do it right work philosophy
• Team player, works well with others, follows directions.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Desirable

• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• Understand how to work with assembly jigs
• Familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics.

Dover Competencies

(Highlight the 3 most important competencies for success in this role)

Attract, Develop and Retain Talent
Builds and Manages Collaborative RelationshipsChange Leadership
Customer Impact
Motivates and Inspires
Results driven
Self-Awareness and Personal Development
Strategic Mindset
Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment
Winning the right way

Language skills

Speaks Fluent English

Schedule:

Monday to Friday with possible weekends or holidays as needed.