Special Regulator Assembler (Gainesville, GA, US, 30504) presso Lincoln Electric

Job Responsibilities

Summary of the Position

Responsible for the assembly of special regulators in accordance with special assembly procedures and Bill of Material list.  Maintains quality and safety of assembled products by performing quality tests according to prints, special test specifications, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.  Organizes and maintains assembly cell inventory.  Position necessitates a high regard for ISO requirements. 

Key Deliverables 

Correctly assembled regulators

Production standard met or exceeded

Work environment cleanliness, and organization

Correctly performed Torque Checks

Key Accountability Metrics

Satisfactory ISO and QC audits

Efficiency reports

100% accuracy on assembled regulators

Performance appraisals

Production rate

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

80% Performs Assembly Operations

Obtains correct print and test specifications. Completes needed documentation.  Stages all needed materials as specified by Bill of Material (BOM).  Assembles special regulators according to documentation and performs quality tests at each assembly stage per special test specifications and GMP procedures.  Date stamps each body, and taps them with employee identification code.  Boxes or trays assembled regulators per BOM.

 5% Follows Safety Regulations

Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – as required.

Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times.

Wears Personal Protective Equipment as required by safety regulations.

5% Maintains Quality

Performs quality checks at each stage of assembly according to test specifications to assure products are assembled to standard.  Follows all GMP requirements.

 5% Completes Documentation

Completes the following forms/reports as required by department procedures:

• Labor Ticket
• Reject Report
• Regulator Assembly Daily Torque Checks
• Scrap Ticket
• Product Transfer form
• Daily 5S Check Sheet

5% Supports Department and Company Initiatives

Works on cost saving projects, Six Sigma projects, and provides support for other team members and projects.

Attends team meetings.  Utilizes lean tools and techniques such as 5S and visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness. 

Performs additional tasks to support production as needed or directed by supervisor or management.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience     

Required – 2 or more years of related work experience and High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer knowledge.

Preferred – Experience in manufacturing and assembly.