Assembler

Assembler at Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc Assembler at Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc in Bloomington, Indiana Posted in 15 days ago.

Job Description:

Description:

Assembles metal products such as brakes, valves, hydraulic cylinders partially or completely working at a bench or on shop floor.

Requirements:

• Positions parts according to work instructions or following blueprints.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.
• Operates drill presses, punch presses, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.
• Dissembles brake boosters, air-brake compressors, and values for salvage of parts.
• Participate in and support Carlisle Operating System (COS) initiatives.
• Participate in COS events to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Work with management team t identify continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma principles to drive operational excellence and improve profitability.
• Work with management team to promote waste identification and elimination by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles of Kaizen.
• Other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Six to 12 months of employment experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical or machinery related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills
• Focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Normal working conditions require continual standing, walking, bending, reaching, and eye/hand/foot coordination. Frequently required to lift/carry up to 40 pounds. Position also requires close/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception, fluent reading, and complex computational skills.
• Activities are normally performed in a heated, non-air conditioned environment where temperature can vary based on outside temperature and your location within the facility.
• Must be physically and mentally able to meet the necessary job requirements as listed above.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283061623