Assembler at American Air Filter Company in Smithfield, North Carolina

Job Description:

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 and has since grown to operations in over 22 countries with over 3000 employees. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance, and delivers clean air solutions in residential, commercial and industrial air pollution control, gas containment removal, power generation, and other stringent clean room environments.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning and clean air solutions provider with over $15 Billion in sales and 56,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics. AAF and Daikin are powered by our investment in people, products, and our processes.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety, and world class operations is powered by our people centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

THIS IS FOR 2ND SHIFT, MONDAY-THURSDAY 3:00 P.M.-1:30 A.M., SOME OVERTIME FRIDAY.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assemble filters by hand that meet company and customer specifications in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Assemble filters - put various types of media into pre-assembled filter frames; pour urethane and secure together by various measures such as bolts, staples, etc.


• Be sure that the pleat count is correct (where applicable).


• Be sure frame is square based on the filter specifications provided.


• Clean off excess urethane from production filter frame prior to moving to the next stage (where applicable).


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

DECISIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for producing quality filters and meeting company specifications in a fast-paced environment.


• Follow all safety rules and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


• Must be able to read and understand instructions.


• Must have the ability to recognize correct inserts and frames.


• Must be able to recognize numbers.


• Must be able to read a tape measure.


• Must have the ability to learn different materials used (training will be provided).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.


• Must be able to stand at work station for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to have repetitive motion which would include bending, twisting and squatting.


• Must be able to use both hands and arms in repetitive motions.


• Must be able to work in a noisy and dusty manufacturing environment.


• Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions.


• Must be able to withstand both hot and cold atmosphere depending on weather conditions.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.