Summary:

As a Production Assistant, it's responsibility to report to the Production manager every day to see what needs to be completed. The Production Assistant position will be trained in all aspects of the reconditioning processes. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Cooper Bearings/Avoca Rail Product Lines Production Assistant:

• Breakdown railroad wheel components
• Will load the dirty wheel components into the parts washer
• Will deburr parts using a grinding wheel
• Inspect journal boxes and other locomotive parts and components to ensure each part is with in specifications
• Use hand tools and specialize equipment to perform duties
• Use micrometers, assorted hand tools, assorted air tool and power tools to perform duties
• Follow proper safety precautions as listed in the CBX safety manual
• Ensures proper safety equipment is worn
• Records necessary information on Inspection/Production sheets as required.
• May be trained and certified as forklift operator
• Will perform daily cleanup of shop
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature variations caused by the weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to operate computers, tools or equipment; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person