Assembler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Regular Full Time Rockford, IL, US

Salary Range: $22.53 To $28.16 Annually

This position is responsible for assembling and testing products of high complexity including automated, electronic hydraulic and pneumatic components as multiple moving parts. Other responsibilities include fit-up welding and troubleshooting.

Job Duties:

• Assembles components to create saleable product of all complexities
• Builds and wires motorized components. Make sure all limit switches are located per print
• Performs fit-up welding to secure parts when called out by the print
• Troubleshoots automated, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components during assembly process and resolve issues
• Performs proof test on all units and corrects deficiencies. Makes jigs, as needed, to attach parts to the proof testing equipment
• Affixes tags and decals to product according to the work instructions in the tagging book
• Grinds and applies touch-up paint to areas in need of clean-up
• Tears down, analyzes and performs Inspect and Advise (I&A) operation for customer-owned units
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Reports defective tools and equipment
  
  Complies with all safety rules and regulations
• Demonstrates the Caldwell Company Values at all times

Minimum Education:High school diploma or equivalent

• Eight years of mechanical assembly experience
• Three years of fit-up welding experience
• Three years of operating an overhead crane

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use voltage meters, amp meters, hand tools, and power tools
• Knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Proven ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to assemble and troubleshoot all Caldwell products at levels

Physical Requirements:

Employee is continuously required to stand. Employee is frequently required to walk, twist or turn, and stoop and bend. Employee occasionally must push/pull, squat, crawl/kneel, climb, balance, drive (forklift), reach overhead, engage in repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.