Technician, Operations- Dampers- 2nd shift

Technician, Operations
- Dampers- 2nd Shift

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION:

Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND:
Bendix | JOB GRADE: 09 | ON-SITE/REMOTE:
On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General:
Responsible for assembling products or components on a production line while ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency. This role requires the use of various tools and equipment to fasten, fit, or cut parts in accordance with detailed instructions and blueprints. Employees are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while operating in a fast-paced production setting. The position involves frequent lifting of heavy parts with the assistance of overhead hoist equipment at designated stations.

Strong attention to detail is required to perform quality inspections and accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation. Employees will be trained to work at multiple stations across the production line, with the first day consisting of observational training.

Team members must work collaboratively to maintain production flow and meet performance expectations.

Work Location:

Plant 1

Additional Duties:
Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Dampers Workstation:
Lines 1–3, 5 Production Process Responsibilities

Employees are responsible for supporting the production process across Lines 1–3 and Line 5, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to customer specifications.

Material Handling and Inspection

• Push carts of material to the wash platform
• Prior to loading, inspect each part (Line 1 and select parts on Lines 2 and
  3) using a gauge to verify quality standards
• Only approved parts are loaded into the wash machine

Washing and Initial Assembly

• Load parts into the wash machine and monitor the process
• Once parts exit the washer (typically in sets of three), assemble each unit with two bushings

Welding and Filling Process

• Place assembled damper into the welder
• After welding, transfer the part to the conveyor system
• Move the part through the fill station where silicone is added

Plugging and Final Weld

• At the plug station, insert a plug into the silicone fill hole
• Weld the plug securely to complete sealing

Optional Component Installation

• Install a tone ring when required, based on customer specifications

Packaging and Shipping Preparation

• Package completed parts using the appropriate materials and methods
• Coordinate with the material handler for proper storage and shipment preparation

General Expectations

• Follow all quality standards and inspection procedures
• Maintain safe operation of equipment and work area cleanliness
• Ensuring production flow remains consistent and efficient

Paint Line Responsibilities

Employees are responsible for operating and supporting the paint line process while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.

Process Overview

• Remove parts from pallets and load them into the blasting machine, which is an enclosed system used to prepare surfaces for painting
• Monitor the blasting cycle and ensure parts are properly processed
• Transfer parts from the blaster to the paint line conveyor system, where they move…