Work Cell Assembler - Heavy Duty PM Shift 3:30-midnight

Federal Signal; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking individuals for assembly and equipment maintenance roles. Responsibilities include working from specifications, performing quality checks, and training staff. With competitive hourly wages, potential bonuses, and a focus on safety and teamwork, this position offers excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Qualifications

• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment.
• Trains new employees in work cell procedures.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints and production schedules to meet requirements.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Selects and verifies materials for production.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Sound judgement

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Pallet jacks

Soldering irons

Riveters

Crimping tools

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Works from blueprints, schedules, shop orders, specification sheets, process instructions and test

Reviews production schedules for specific periods and arranges for parts, materials, supplies, tooling, gauges and other equipment to meet production

Requisitions and stores

Passes Kan Ban cards to producing departments per defined

Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and work

Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets and scrap tickets.

Selects, verifies and identifies quantity of materials. Records and/or calls attention to shortages, possible rejected or damaged

Sets up work cell

Makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges and equipment. Makes operational checks as required. Monitors work visually to maintain quality standards and notifies supervisor of nonconformance and/or operating

Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work

Trains new and existing employees how to effectively work within the department, instructs them in all facets of the work cell

Follows safety rules and keeps work cell area in a clean and orderly

Uses computer to check the status of a customer’s order and the status of a shop

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma
• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, riveters, presses and crimping tools
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and sound judgement

Wage Range - $18.32/hr - $21.30/hr plus $1/hr. shift premium with increases every 6 months

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] other applications must be submitted online.

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