Assembler

About This Role

Assembling, building, and packing railroad tracks and components is the core of this role, using various tools and equipment. The assembler will use mechanical aptitude and skills to build full track panels, turnouts, and crossings, as well as other rail components to customer specifications. This position operates on 2nd Shift with required overtime and trains on 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow assembly processes for assigned area and follow written work instructions and verbal guidance by department supervisor
• Use designated instruments to complete inspection of completed part and accurately record dimensions on quality check sheets
• Use measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, torque wrenches, and calipers, measuring to the 1/32” and recording required inspection information
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization
• Follow safety policies and practices when operating equipment and machinery
• Use various hand tools such as grinders, huck guns, impact wrenches, etc. to secure/attach/fit rail components for trackwork assembly process
• Operate overhead crane to lift/move/load track segments for the assembly process and in/out of the work area, or to load finished product for shipment
• Identify quality discrepancies and non-conforming issues and notify QA and/or make the correction according to customer requirements
• Pass certification for MIG welding
• Train other employees on work processes

Requirements

• Familiarity with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics
• Ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices for completion of work
• Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/32” and have experience using other instruments such as gauges, calipers, etc.
• Ability to read, write, count and communicate with various levels of personnel
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 75lb
• Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders and using tools with constant vibration
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms

Nice to have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, written work instructions, and other visual aids
• Prior experience using hand tools as well as pneumatic and electric powered grinders and impact wrenches, as well as overhead cranes to transport rail and rail components into and out of the work area
• Experience in operating forklift
• Skill Level I: 0-1 years of experience with High Diploma or equivalent