Assembler - 1st Shift

Summary

The Assembler is responsible for assembling component parts to company specifications and customer expectations in a manner consistent with Bilstein’s quality and productivity standards.

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies, reporting hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Assembles component parts to company specifications and customer expectations, ensuring quality and productivity consistency, with sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled and the finished product.
• Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects, tags non-conforming parts with re‑work labels, and places them in the re‑work bin.
• Ensures all parts are assembled per specification.
• Maintains a clean workstation and cleans up production areas as required.
• Sets up machines according to work instructions.
• Learns and documents all machines in the work area.
• Is willing to move to other lines and cells to fill company needs.
• Follows all safety guidelines and wears all personal protective equipment.
• Proactively addresses situations, considering the feelings, opinions and thoughts of others.
• Communicates test results, ideas and problems to production technicians and engineers.
• Identifies discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by Line or Team Leads or any other member of the management team.
• Ensures compliance and safety of all activities within the organization’s standards and policies.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
• Strong customer focus, great work ethic and willingness to do what is needed without shortcuts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, including working with decimals, and strong mechanical aptitude with a logical problem‑solving approach.
• Committed to meeting and exceeding customer requirements at all times.
• Regular and reliable attendance for all scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and ability to perform detailed work with strong attention to quality.
• Uses time wisely and is accountable to self and the team.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitive duties and walk or stand for long periods of time on a daily basis.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions.
• Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Integrity, fairness, ethical behavior and accountability for performance.
• Strong attention to detail with well‑developed organizational and communication skills.
• Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team or customers.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and ability to read, write, and speak in English.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and crouching to assemble parts and operate machinery.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements to handle small components and assembly tasks.
• Sufficient hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise assembly.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate small tools, fixtures or materials as part of the assembly process.

• Exposure to moderate industrial noise and varying temperatures in a manufacturing setting.
• Work environment may contain dust, lubricants or other airborne particles.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves and other protective gear as needed.
• Ability to visually inspect parts for defects and ensure quality standards are met.

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