Stationary Machinery Assembler - On-the-Job Training

Hitachi, Ltd.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking an Assembler to build compressors, install tubing and wiring, and ensure finished goods meet quality standards. The role requires reading complex assembly instructions, following strict safety procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

On-the-job training is provided and the successful candidate must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and work with various hand tools, piping, and electrical components in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required. On-the-job training is provided.
• Ability to learn and follow standardized work instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to read basic work instructions, labels, and visual aids.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Willingness to learn new processes and accept coaching and training.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Working with various hand and pneumatic tools and various measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI), Piping & Instrumentation instructions (P&I), Wiring Diagram (WD) and Bill of Material (BOM) and assembly drawings.
• Apply decals to machines, as needed.
• Utilize Andon signals per guidelines.
• Measure, cut, bend, fit small tubing to machine. Install tubing and fittings using hyferset.
• Install foam insulation on tubing and controls.
• Install heat trace tape to tubing and controls and bend large tubing with power bender per print or custom fit.
• Assemble frames in assigned area, per BOM or WCI.
• Assemble separator tanks in assigned area, using BOM, P&I or WCI.
• Assemble components to engines in assigned area, per BOM or WCI.
• Connect motor leads and connectors to power source per WD and BOM.
• Wire machines or packages, terminating wire harnesses or basic wiring in assigned area, per WD.
• Assemble couplings on engines/motors and air ends in assigned area, per WCI, BOM.
• Inspect finished machines at the end of process in assigned area, and receive them into finished goods.
• Align motor, air end and coupling in assigned area, using calipers, dial indicators and straight edge.
• Assemble and insulate enclosures and install on machine in assigned area, per BOM, WCI.
• Assemble mounted or remote cooler packs in assigned area, per BOM, WCI, WD and P&I.
• Terminate wiring for controls, basic panels, fan motors, etc. in assigned area, per WD and P&I.
• Test electrical controls/components per WCI, WD and P&I.
• Assemble and/or rework compressor packages and equipment.
• Requisition and stock materials and supplies.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read work instructions

Willingness to learn

Follow standardized procedures

Hand and pneumatic tool use

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking an Assembler to build compressors, install tubing and wiring, and ensure finished goods meet quality standards. The role requires reading complex assembly instructions, following strict safety procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

On-the-job training is provided and the successful candidate must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and work with various hand tools, piping, and electrical components in a manufacturing