Assembler/Machine Operator

Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Assembler / Machine Operator Heat Exchangers (Night Shift)
Job Description
This role combines hands-on assembly and machine operation in a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on heat exchanger production. You will use hand and power tools, operate machinery to load and unload units into testing equipment, and support both production and shipping activities. The position primarily covers night shifts and offers the opportunity to grow into semi-automated line operations and cross-train across multiple manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
* Assemble units using a variety of hand and power tools, following detailed manufacturing orders, drawings, and blueprints.
* Operate machinery to safely load and unload finished units into testing equipment ensuring proper handling and process adherence.
* Perform machine operator tasks, including monitoring equipment performance, stopping production in case of safety, quality, or environmental deviations, and reporting issues promptly.
* Handle materials and components, including copper, metal assemblies, piping, and brazed parts, and support stocking and material handling activities.
* Support outbound shipping operations such as picking, packing, FedEx shipping, and working within a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for outbound shipments.
* Receive daily work assignments from team leadership and execute production tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Accurately and consistently use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hand gloves, uniform, and other gear as required by specific processes.
* Report any safety, quality, parts, or equipment deviations on status boards immediately and update team leadership on issues and progress.
* Actively participate in daily status board meetings, explain deviations, and propose practical solutions to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Review existing Standard Operating Procedures and suggest improvements to enhance clarity, safety, and productivity.
* Identify and eliminate waste in your area, including unnecessary time, motion, transportation, and excess inventories, and drive continuous improvement activities.
* Engage in daily and weekly 5S routines to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area and sustain high 5S standards.
* Use downtime effectively to learn new processes, cross-train in different manufacturing operations, and support improvement initiatives from status board activities.
* Communicate and coordinate with support functions such as Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, and Warehouse as needed to resolve issues and keep production running smoothly.
* Initiate and participate in problem resolution and improvement activities related to safety, quality, and process performance.
* Operate stand-up forklifts for material movement and support warehouse and production needs, following all safety guidelines.
* Support both assembly and shipping departments as needed, including working as a floater within the BHE department when required.
* Maintain accurate documentation and basic computer entries related to production, shipping, and inventory using intermediate computer skills.
* Contribute positively to a strong team-oriented culture, collaborating with assemblers, team leads, and other departments to meet production goals.
Essential Skills
* 23 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with machines, equipment, and jigs.
* Demonstrated experience in assembly work using hand and power tools, ideally on mechanical or higher-level assemblies.
* Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
* Forklift operating experience, preferably with stand-up forklifts.
* Experience in outbound shipments, including picking, outbound shipping, and FedEx shipping processes.
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing orders.
* Intermediate computer skills for basic data entry, WMS use, and production documentation.
* Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with power tools, hand tools, and general mechanical assembly practices.
* Experience in electrical, plumbing, or machine operation in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
* Capability to recognize and respond to safety, quality, and environmental deviations, including stopping production when necessary.
* Comfort working with materials such as copper, metal assemblies, piping, and brazed components.
* Strong attention to detail and consistency in following Standard Operating Procedures and safety requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Electrical-mechanical experience with higher-level mechanical assemblies is highly desirable.
* Experience in quality assurance, maintenance, or similar technical roles is considered a strong plus.
* Familiarity with 5S methodologies and continuous improvement practices within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and outbound shipping workflows.
* Material handling and stocking experience in a production or warehouse setting.
* Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Order Planning, and Warehouse.
* Comfort working on semi-automated production lines and learning new manufacturing processes.
* Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to propose and implement improvements to processes and procedures.
* Flexibility to work across different areas such as assembly and shipping and to serve as a floater within the department when needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join a modern, climate-controlled facility with an onsite cafeteria offering made-to-order breakfast and lunch, making each shift more comfortable and convenient. Advancement opportunities are significant, with many supervisors and leads having started in production and built long-term careers over more than 15 years. The organization is a global leader in heat