Engineering & Manufacturing Assembler

Job Description:
• The Assembler position consists of two (2) parts –hub assembly and hub/drum assembly.
• A two (2) man team changes duties on a 24-hourrotation
• Hubs are loaded by a robot onto the conveyor 60% of the time. If necessary, the Hub Assembler turns
approximately 180 degrees to hand lift a hub onto the conveyor.
• The Hub Assembler is responsible for pushing/pulling a hub on a mechanically assisted conveyor.
• The hubs weigh either 38 lbs. each or 48 lbs. each depending on the line being run.
• The Hub Assembler lifts the hub into a load assist mechanism approximately six (6) inches from the conveyor.
• The Hub Assembler turns to the rear to obtain bolts and bearing cups for assembly.
• Each items weighs approximately one (1) pound. One item is to be lifted and put into the hub at a time.
• The table holding the parts is waist high.
• The Hub/Drum Assembler swings the load assist into position for adding the brake drum component.
• The load assist holds approximately 70 pounds and operates on bearings with no friction.
• The brake drum rises up on an arbor to meet the height of the assemble position with the hub component.
There is no lifting involved in this task.
• The Hub/Drum Assembler attaches two (2) nuts to the unit with a pneumatic gun.
• The completed assembly is pushed on conveyors.
• The approximate weight of the assembly is 130-140 pounds.
• The assembled unit is picked up with a pneumatic jib crane and put on a skid for shipment.
Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of this position.
• Miscellaneous duties include driving the forklift to obtain parts.