Assembly Technician / 1st Shift

Assembles parts to form complete units or subassemblies at a bench, conveyor line, or at an assigned location. Uses hand tools, small power tools, and other special equipment. Refers to technical drawings and written directions. Reassembles or reworks units as required. Provides guidance to less experienced light assembler as needed. High school education or equivalent preferred.

This is a 1st Shift position, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

• Communicate with peers, area supervisor and area engineer to ensure a quality product and internal/external Customer satisfaction.
• Perform scrap and timecard entries at the end of each shift.
• Read and use routing sheets, ATS specifications, and assembly/test instructions and booklets to properly assemble and test hydraulic motors. Use routing sheets, operating instructions, and surface appearance templates to properly assemble gerolers/geroters. Troubleshoot issues.
• Properly select, assemble, and identify characteristics of parts involving the pressing bearings, fitting and alignment of shafts, seating seals, spacers, and retainers.
• Visually inspect parts for defects and adjust/align parts for proper fit as needed.
• Properly use and maintain all gauging and assembly equipment.
• Perform supportive maintenance duties.
• Perform cell housekeeping duties on each shift along with provisional standards meeting 5-S requirements.
• Perform tasks as necessary to meet other ELS requirements, i.e. set-up reduction, CFM, error proofing, etc.
• Perform procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Safety Process and ensure the personal safety of the incumbent including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine safety guards, ergonomic movement, lock out/tag out, SDS procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Meet standards as communicated by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED

One of the following

• A minimum of 6 months manufacturing or repair experience in similar production environment
• Completed Vocational School training, which includes comparable experience.
  
  
• Demonstrate basic computer data entry skills.
• Ability to read, understand and effectively apply information contained in all applicable documents
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as needed, in a teamwork environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of assembly terminology
• Ability to read, understand and effectively apply information contained in documents such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach and use ladder up to 8 hours a day, occasionally up to 12 hours a day
• Vision to accurately read all necessary production documents and computer monitor screens
• Ability to lift 30 poundsfrequently,50 poundsor more occasionally (*essential: lift 30 lbs. regularly, not above shoulder height, to the extent that limited jobs with this requirement exist).

Internal Candidate Criteria:

A satisfactory record of recent job performance, indicated by a P3 or higher APEX rating in all areas of performance on the most recent evaluation including attendance.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan, with Company Match
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.