Assembly Technician / 3rd Shift

Danfoss; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Personal insurance

Communication package

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking light assemblers for a 3rd Shift position in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Successful candidates will assemble parts, ensure quality by inspecting components, and adhere to safety processes. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with at least six months of manufacturing experience preferred. You will work as part of a team, maintaining communication with peers to meet production goals.

Benefits include paid vacation, a bonus system, and flexible working hours. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Manufacturing or repair experience in a similar production environment is desired.
• Basic computer data entry skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts into complete units or subassemblies.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure quality.
• Communicate with team members for product satisfaction.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Adhere to safety regulations and processes.

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Assembles parts to form complete units or subassemblies at a bench, conveyor line, or at an assigned location. Uses hand tools, small power tools, and other special equipment. Refers to technical drawings and written directions. Reassembles or reworks units as required. Provides guidance to less experienced light assembler as needed. High school education or equivalent preferred.

This is a 3rd Shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Communicate with peers, area supervisor and area engineer to ensure a quality product and internal/external Customer satisfaction.
• Perform scrap and timecard entries at the end of each shift.
• Read and use routing sheets, ATS specifications, and assembly/test instructions and booklets to properly assemble and test hydraulic motors. Use routing sheets, operating instructions, and surface appearance templates to properly assemble gerolers/geroters. Troubleshoot issues.
• Properly select, assemble, and identify characteristics of parts involving the pressing bearings, fitting and alignment of shafts, seating seals, spacers, and retainers.
• Visually inspect parts for defects and adjust/align parts for proper fit as needed.
• Properly use and maintain all gauging and assembly equipment.
• Perform supportive maintenance duties.
• Perform cell housekeeping duties on each shift along with provisional standards meeting 5‑S requirements.
• Perform tasks as necessary to meet other ELS requirements, i.e. set‑up reduction, CFM, error proofing, etc.
• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Safety Process and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, SDS procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Meet standards as communicated by supervisor

What We're Looking For

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses These Skills

• A high school diploma or GED is required

One of the following

• A minimum of six (6) months manufacturing or repair experience in similar production environment
• Completed Vocational School training, which includes comparable experience.
• Demonstrate basic computer data entry skills.
• Ability to read, understand and effectively apply information contained in all applicable documents
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as needed, in a teamwork environment

What You’ll Get From Us

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.