General Assembler at R.H. Sheppard Co, Inc. in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

R.H. Sheppard Co, Inc.

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

General Assembler

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7189 | JOB GRADE: 08

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Receives individual components of a steering gear and interacts with a conveyor system to assemble components into a complete steering gear. Incumbent assembles near coworkers and machinery. Loads onto conveyor into assembly line, installs seals and covers, scans for appropriate dimensions, applies torque, and detects for leaks prior to stacking and loading finished steering gears.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess proper tolerance of different M-series steering gear components.
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspect tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
• Verifies that own work is in compliance with requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
• Checks part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Shop math and blueprint reading preferred
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles preferred
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities as it relates to workflow.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

What does Sheppard have to offer you?

• Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with Company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
  • Company-Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
    • Medical and Prescription insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
    • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accident Plan
    • Critical Illness Plan
    • Hospital Indemnity Plan
    • Legal
    • Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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