Assembler at Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc – BLOOMINGTON, Indiana

Assembles metal products such as brakes, valves, hydraulic cylinders partially or completely working at a bench or on shop floor.

· Positions parts according to work instructions or following blueprints.

· Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.

· Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.

· Operates drill presses, punch presses, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.

· Dissembles brake boosters, air-brake compressors, and values for salvage of parts.

· Participate in and support Carlisle Operating System (COS) initiatives.

· Participate in COS events to improve productivity and reduce waste.

· Work with management team t identify continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma principles to drive operational excellence and improve profitability.

· Work with management team to promote waste identification and elimination by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles of Kaizen.

· Other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager.

· Six to 12 months of employment experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Mechanical or machinery related experience and/or training preferred.

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Good problem solving skills

· Focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Normal working conditions require continual standing, walking, bending, reaching, and eye/hand/foot coordination. Frequently required to lift/carry up to 40 pounds. Position also requires close/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception, fluent reading, and complex computational skills.

· Activities are normally performed in a heated, non-air conditioned environment where temperature can vary based on outside temperature and your location within the facility.

· Must be physically and mentally able to meet the necessary job requirements as listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.