Sheet Metal Assembler

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the US is looking for an Assembly Worker to assemble bellows for expansion devices. Responsibilities include selecting inventory, welding seams, and checking dimensions. The ideal candidate should have over a year of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal industry, and possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely. A competitive benefits package is provided, and the company emphasizes flexibility and accountability.

Qualifications

• Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of work assignments.
• Ability to inspire oneself and others to achieve goals.
• Ability to identify and correct safety conditions.
• Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Effectively communicate using spoken word.
• Ability to use reasoning to solve problems.
• Find solutions for work-related problems.
• Comprehend complex technical topics.
• Demonstrate dependability and great work ethic.
• Be open to innovative ideas and new processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System policies after training.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate inventory as specified on the Bill of Material.
• Shear strip and form tube in a predetermined order.
• Machine weld seams and telescope tubes as directed.
• Bump and roll tube to form corrugated bellows.
• Check dimensions and spring rates as specified.
• Prep bellows, trim neck, weld end fitting, and size bellows.
• Move finished bellows to testing area.
• Support receipt of raw materials; prepare finished goods.

Skills

Assertiveness

Motivation

Safety Awareness

Accountability

Communication/Oral

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

1+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in Metal Industry

Job description

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Description

Assembles bellows for expansion devices, as laid out in drawings by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Selects appropriate inventory as specified on the Bill of Material
• Shears strip and forms tube in a predetermined order.
• Machine welds seams and telescopes tubes as laid out in drawings and routers.
• Bumps and rolls tube to form corrugated bellows.
• Checks dimension and spring rates as specified on prints.
• Preps bellows, trims neck, welds end fitting, sizes bellows, as required by drawings and routers.
• Moves finished bellows to appropriate area for testing.
• Supports receipt of raw materials; prepares and packages finished goods.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.
• Knowledge of the Quality Management System policies, goals, and objectives after training.
• Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS and all other standards required to serve our target markets.
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in Metal Industry. Blueprint reading highly desired.