Mfg Assembly Technician - Automotive

NSK; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK in Vermont is seeking an hourly, non-exempt assembler to mass-produce automotive steering columns and sub-assemblies. The role involves line assembly, working at multiple stations, and operating a range of machines to perform fastening, welding, and machining operations on the production line.

You will also perform quality checks, process changeovers, equipment setup, and routine housekeeping to maintain line efficiency and safety on the shop floor in Bennington, VT.

Responsibilities

• Works in-line, or areas where tasks vary as part moves along line, assembling specific parts and passing unit to another Team Member.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require or shifts from one process to another to maintain line efficiency and reduce fatigue factor.
• Loads and unloads previously set up machines such as automated assembly machines, hand assembly tables, forming machines, machining centers, boring machines, lathes, presses, rivet machines, u-joint machines, rotary welders, robotic welders, or inspection tables, to perform fastening, force fitting, welding, piercing, machining or metal working operations on assembly line.
• Performs product quality check and records results per quality system documents
• Performs process changeovers
• Performs setup of equipment
• Performs appropriate housekeeping and preventative maintenance as assigned
• Examines material or product or surface defects such as cracks, pits, and incomplete welds

Job description

This position performs repetitive line assembly to mass-produce automotive steering columns and/or sub-assemblies following written and/or verbal specifications by performing the duties shown below. This is an hourly non-exempt position.

• Works in-line, or areas where tasks vary as part moves along line, assembling specific parts and passing unit to another Team Member.


• Works at different work stations as production needs require or shifts from one process to another to maintain line efficiency and reduce fatigue factor.


• Loads and unloads previously set up machines such as automated assembly machines, hand assembly tables, forming machines, machining centers, boring machines, lathes, presses, rivet machines, u-joint machines, rotary welders, robotic welders, or inspection tables, to perform fastening, force fitting, welding, piercing, machining or metal working operations on assembly line.


• Performs product quality check and records results per quality system documents


• Performs process changeovers


• Performs setup of equipment


• Performs appropriate housekeeping and preventative maintenance as assigned


• Examines material or product or surface defects such as cracks, pits, and incomplete welds