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Oilgear · 1 month ago

Assembly and Test Technician

Traverse City, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Oilgear is a company seeking an Assembly and Test Technician to perform a wide variety of assembly and test operations safely and efficiently. The role involves preparing and cleaning project components, assembling new projects, and testing valves or pumps under pressure while maintaining production standards.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform testing and assembly tasks as instructed by Shop Leads or Operations Manager

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Perform diversified assembly and test operations to assemble highly intricate and/or large and expensive precision apparatus, machines and equipment having critical tolerances and strict inspection/testing requirements

Aid in the planning of assembling and testing procedures; instruct and check work of Assemblers of lower classification and General Laborers

Complete skilled fitting, aligning, adjusting and secondary machining of product

Perform complex testing procedures of sub-assemblies and units

Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications

Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and gauging devices

Completed assemblies are subject to inspection and test

Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in assigned work center

Set-up and operate without assistance test stand equipment for all products in grade

Produce quality assemblies and attain a working knowledge of possible defects or malfunctions and take corrective action as required

Fully understand and comprehend the assembly of sub-assemblies, the final assembly and testing of so that the engineering performance specifications are satisfied in all areas

Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production

Maintain acceptable attendance record, acceptable overall work record, and purchase the required tools for the classification

Complete training in all production areas

Complete paperwork and records in a timely manner

Support inventory accuracy

Maintain clear communication with next shift

Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations

Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per P.M. charts

Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision

Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision or Management

Qualification

Precision test equipmentInspectionTestingMechanical principlesBasic hydraulicsAssembly techniquesTroubleshooting skillsSafety trainingForklift certificationOverhead crane certificationEffective communication

Required

Demonstrated ability to use a variety of precision test equipment, measuring instruments and gauging devices

Must have demonstrated ability to perform inspection and testing, and adhere to production and quality standards and drawing specification of final and sub-assemblies

Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot quality, product, or production issues and provide recommendations for resolution

Requires a moderate degree of skill and assembling technique

Experience and knowledge of basic mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics

High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability

Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures and policies

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management

Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation

Must be able to work any assigned shift