Mechanical Assembler - 1st shift

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 130 years of being in business.

Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits include:

• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation, sick time, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes
• Extra vacation day purchase program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Mechanical Assembler I - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) is an entry level position and is responsible for the assembly of simple mechanical seals. Perform a variety of repetitive operations to assemble mechanical seals, products and sub-assemblies. Uses a variety of common hand tools and simple machines. Stores and retrieves materials as required.

Must be able to work overtime as required, maintain a positive and focuses attitude, and be willing to support all of the team’s goals and objectives.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Performs a variety of repetitive tasks using simple hand tools, i.e., allen wrench, dental picks, etc. to assemble a seal.
• May operate engraving and/or etching machine as required.
• Performs simple in process quality control inspection to validate fit and function, i.e. evaluates if the seal fits together.
• Validates accuracy of components to shop order by part number and/or simple inspection criteria, i.e., o-ring inspection cone, inside diameter inspection via test shafts at the final assembly stage, inspects for thread hang-up, burrs, dirt and oil residue during assembly.
• Identifies all questionable components and isolates them for quality control rework as required.
• Identifies and selects appropriate packaging for each assembled seal in accordance with the shop order.
• Consults shop order and transcribes (hand-writes) date, lot number, and other designated information onto the packaging label.
• Maintains clean and organized work area in accordance to 5S policies and procedures.
• This specific role/function is subject to our On-Call Policy and may be required to remain available during off- schedule hours to support the business needs.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• Entry level. Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Must become certified in assembling the level 1 seals and activities.
• Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the…