Assembly Technician at Alfa Laval Inc in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Using established processes, operating procedures, and Engineering drawings, this position assembles parts, components, and equipment to levels meeting the quality standards as established by Alfa Laval and demanded by our customers within the required timeframe as dictated by the master schedule.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (outline job duties and responsibilities):

This team member will be self-motivated, driven, and technically inclined to assemble products with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.

Assists team members in the assembly of mechanical components into the finished assembly or sub-assembly to defined Engineering tolerances and Engineering drawings within defined quality levels and expected time to achieve due dates.

Wires standard and non-standard electrical assemblies to within defined quality levels and expected time to achieve due dates.

Pipes standard and non-standard hydraulic assemblies to within defined quality levels and expected time to achieve due dates.

Tests completed assemblies to defined Engineering procedures, corrects any discrepancies so the product quality and function is secured.

Performs repetitive assembly tasks independently

Provides feedback to Team Leader or ALPS status board for safety, product improvement, ease of operation to reduce time, and cost savings.

Promotes the 5S culture of Alfa Laval through maintenance of tools, organizing a clean work area, and striving to increase safety and productivity

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, relationships, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):

A suitable team member works in accordance with the core values of Alfa Laval: Safety, Quality, Delivery, cost with our core values at heart: Action, Courage, Teamwork, and Profit. 

This position will report to the team leader while supporting efforts of other team members to meet objectives defined by the team manager. 

This position will take direction, work independently, and carry out tasks as required

This position will report directly to the team manager, but will receive work instruction from the team leader and will support efforts of other team members to meet objectives

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Achieving schedule dates in expected time allocated to a process

Reaching milestones as defined by the team manager for responsibilities of job accountabilities

Cooperation with other team members

Attendance

KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED

Mechanically inclined

Ability to work from basic Engineering drawings

Ability to work with pneumatic and hand tools

Ability to measure accuracy

Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Type and Length of Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the assembly of mechanical equipment or similar field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:

• Punctuality


• Reliability


• Self-motivated


• Attention to detail


• Works well in team environment


• Follows direction


• Accountability

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):

• Lifting


• Climbing ladders


• Standing


• Squatting


• Use of mechanical equipment including: saws, drills, grinders, hydraulic pump, etc.

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

• Non-climate-controlled environment


• Position involves teardown of used wastewater treatment equipment


• Personal Protection Equipment required, provided by Alfa Laval (steel toed boots, safety glasses, and occasionally ear protection)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.)

            Pride of workmanship

            Not afraid to speak up if sub-quality parts or workmanship is encountered

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