Light Bar Assembler: Precision Assembly & QA

Federal Signal Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, IL is seeking a Light Bar Assembler to identify, assemble, and test electro-mechanical and electronic components for light bars. You will perform basic wire and soldering work, read blueprints and schedules, and execute Go/No Go tests to ensure quality.

The role involves managing materials, setting up the work cell, and following safety rules while training others and maintaining production flow.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Works from blue prints, schedules, shop orders, spec sheets, process instructions and test written, verbal or on PC/CRT instructions.
• Reviews production schedules for specific periods and arranges for parts, materials, supplies tooling, gauges and other equipment to meet production requirements.
• Requisitions and stores materials.
• Passes KanBan cards to producing departments per defined guidelines.
• Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and the work cell.
• Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets, scrap tickets.
• Record and/or calls attention to shortages, defective/damaged materials.
• Sets up work cell equipment.
• Makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges, and equipment. Makes operational checks as required.
• Monitors work visually to maintain quality standards and notifies supervisor, QA, engineering of defects and/or operating difficulties.
• Uses hand and power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, CRT/PC, bar code readers, gang microchip programmer, riveters, presses, terminating/crimping machines.
• Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work cell.
• Trains new and existing employees to effectively work within the department and instructs them in all facets of the work cell operation.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work cell area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, IL is seeking a Light Bar Assembler to identify, assemble, and test electro-mechanical and electronic components for light bars. You will perform basic wire and soldering work, read blueprints and schedules, and execute Go/No Go tests to ensure quality.

The role involves managing materials, setting up the work cell, and following safety rules while training others and maintaining production flow.