Work Cell Assembler at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Summary of Position: 

Performs duties to identify, order, store and assemble a wide variety of Electrical/Electro-Mechanical/Mechanical components and assemblies.  Performs simple wire and soldering operations using current manufacturing processes.  Must be able to perform Go/No Go tests on small lights, controls and various other sub-assemblies/finished models.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works from blueprints, schedules, shop orders, specification sheets, process instructions and test instructions.


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


• Requisitions and stores materials.


• Passes Kan Ban cards to producing departments per defined guidelines.


• Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and work cells.


• Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets and scrap tickets.


• Selects, verifies and identifies quantity of materials. Records and/or calls attention to shortages, possible rejected or damaged materials.


• Sets up work cell equipment.


• Ability to perform point soldering.


• Makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges and equipment. Makes operational checks as required. Monitors work visually to maintain quality standards and notifies supervisor of nonconformance and/or operating difficulties.


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


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


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


• Uses computer to check the status of a customer’s order and the status of a shop order.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is 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 judgement required.

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.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

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, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

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. We manufacture our safety and security systems in the United States, Europe and South Africa.

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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