About this position
Join AKG, a privately owned, 100+ year old manufacturing company that continues to grow and innovate in the heat exchanger industry. We’re seeking results-driven team players who are eager to build long-term careers in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Why You’ll Love Working at AKG:
- Promotions from within
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employee appreciation events
- Onsite Health Clinic
- Free LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Entry-level training with career advancement potential
Summary:
Locate, retrieve and assemble parts onto the coolers, based on the work order instructions. When completed, move the coolers to a skid and prepare the coolers for the Shipping department.
Essential Functions:
1. Read and understand the work instruction list, and print off the related blueprints.
2. Inspect the quality of the coolers, and use corrective tools to make any necessary repairs and adjustments.
3. Locate and retrieve parts that are needed for assembly.
4. Manually, or with assistance of a chain hoist, move the cooling package to the work area.
5. Assemble and attach the parts to the cooling package, in accordance with the blueprint instructions.
6. Manually, or with assistance of a chain hoist, move the cooling package from the work area to the appropriate skid and stack the cooling packages by using wood or cardboard spacers.
7. Document that the cooling package has been assembled, and place a label on the cooling package to indicate completion.
8. Use a saw, as needed, to cut the plywood and build the skids.
9. Meet the production quotas that were received from the Lead or Supervisor.
10. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
11. Develop and maintain knowledge of various parts used in the Final Assembly department.
12. Report any issues to the supervisor, or appropriate personnel, as soon as detected.
13. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and/or requirements set forth in AKG’s environmental management system (EMS).
14. Regular physical attendance is a requirement for this position. Refer to AKG attendance policy in the Information Handbook for Employees.
Qualification Requirements:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required, prior experience working in final assembly is preferred.
2. Must be available and able to work the agreed upon shift.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to use basic computer programs.
2. Ability to read and understand detailed blueprint instructions.
3. Must have basic mathematic skills, along with the ability to use and understand measuring tools.
4. Must have great attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
1. Must be able to sit (30%), walk (65%) and stand (5%) of the time. May also be required to bend, stoop, pull, push, twist and turn.
2. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs (20%) of the time.
3. Must be able to use a chain hoist, pallet jack, saw, power tools and basic mechanic tools.
4. Must use safety equipment such as steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Safety glasses are provided.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing/warehouse environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.