Job description

Valve Assembler

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liberty, SC

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Job Summary: The Valve Assembler assembles and tests fire protection valves for the organization.

Work Environment:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
Required to use personal protective equipment while on the job

Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe condition or practice to your supervisor.
Analyze work orders, blueprints, shop data, and/or descriptions to determine the materials required to assemble the valves as required
Responsible for collecting and matching up parts, files, and serial numbers
Responsible for assembling components within a valve
Occasionally will test new product parts for the Engineering Department
Performs various visual inspections
Responsible for operating machinery and may perform minor repairs as needed
Rework valves that were denied by pressure testing by Trim Assemblers
Test and isolate issues with products that were returned to the Product Development Department
Responsible for making sure the area is clean and safe by maintain and promoting the Company's 5S program
Perform other duties as directed

Skills:

Well-versed in analyzing and interpreting blueprints, work orders, and/or description
Working knowledge of gauges and valves to assemble and identify improvement possibilities
Knowledge of hand tools and large-scale machines
Solid understanding of mathematics and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Working knowledge of machines and computers
Knowledge of standard safety practices

Competencies:

Physical Demands:

Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis
The person in this position needs to wear appropriate safety clothing and shoes when needed. This includes a need for safety glasses, gloves, steel toe boots, etc.
Ability to perform repetitive rotation and movement of hands and wrists quickly and efficiently
Must have good dexterity and hand/eye coordination
Must be able to stand for 90% of the time
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally will be expected to lift large materials not to exceed 50 pounds