Component Picker​/Packer - 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 140 years of being in business.

• 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 include legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:
The Component Picker/Packer supports our customers by correctly picking components used in our mechanical seal assemblies and then packaging the completed seal assemblies for our customers.

Job Model: On‑Site

All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs. 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.

• Consults Bill of Material lists and correctly determines parts needed to pick for seal assemblies or Spare Part Kits.
• Packs completed assembly orders and double checks order accuracy using material lists.
• Retrieves component parts from inventory.
• Performs simple quality control inspection to validate fit and function.
• Identifies components that may be defective 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 hand‑writes date, lot number, and other designated information onto the packaging label.
• Stores and retrieves materials as required.
• Maintains clean and efficient assembly bench in work area.

• Must be capable of reading and understanding instructions.
• Must be capable of following a clearly written and described sequence of events.
• Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision. Supervisory instructions given for special assignments.
• Must be able to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient, effective assembly process.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Also requires repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping and squeezing. Must be able to move, reach above the shoulders and bend freely. Must be able to adhere to any requirements of the job, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Exposure to high temperature and noise levels exists daily in the work environment.

Targeted pay range: $18.50/hr.

- $19.00/hr. depending on experience

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D.

All employment contingent upon successfully passing a background check and meeting medical surveillance requirements.