Speaker Assembler Manufacturing - (7am-3:30pm) at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Works from schedules, shop orders, product/process spec sheets, blueprints, and test instructions which are written or on the computer.


2. Reviews production schedules for specific periods and arranges for parts, materials, supplies, tooling, gauges, and other equipment to meet production requirements.


3. Releases blanket orders and passes Kanban cards to both external and internal vendors.


4. Makes electrical connections and solder, rivets, stakes or press to secure parts into products where sequence of operations are generally prescribed, but substantial freedom as to order is left to assembler.


5. Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and work cell.


6. Troubleshoots and corrects all malfunctions.


7. Uses and understands various computer screens to check a part’s bin location, status of material, production orders, fill out parts requisitions etc.


8. Fills out non-conforming ticket and processes non-conforming material disposition (including deleting components out of inventory in computer system).


9. Uses hand and power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, microcomputer, fax machine, riveters, and presses.


10. Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work cell.


11. Trains new and existing employees how to effectively work within the department, instructs them in all facets of the work cell operation.


12. Follows safety rules and keeps work cell area in a clean and orderly condition.


13. Performs related duties as required.

Education, Work Experience and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly required.


• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, riveters, presses and crimping tools required.


• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and sound judgment required.


• Must possess knowledge to build, tune, and set up meters/gauges and related fixturing to verify that all units meet applicable requirements.


• Must be able to fill out proper paperwork and make computer system transactions.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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