Assemblers, Industrial Equipment, Olathe, KS in Olathe, Kansas

Eskridge, Inc., a division of Ramsey Industries, is looking for Assemblers for our Olathe, Kansas facility.  Eskridge provides power transmission solutions utlizing our gear drive and brake products for industrial and mobile equipment all over the world.  We understand the necessity of keeping businesses running with a minimum of inventory, by maintaining delivery schedules and providing expedited services.
At Eskridge, we elieve in collaboration and in building a cohesive team of talented individuals.  We are committed to providing our employees with an environment encouraging innovation, learning and development, diversity of ideas and perspectives, and teamwork.  We are committed to supporting our local commnity and making a difference everyday.
Eskridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Advantages of an Eskridge career:
Competitive compensation package with incentive pay;
Comprehensive benefits including major medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Wellness rebates and incentives;
401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting;
Short-term and long-term disability benefits;
Education assistance;
Company-paid vacation, sick and holiday pay;
Company-paid life insurance;
Referral bonuses;
Community involvement;
Company events.
Position details follow:
Employee type:  Full-Time Employee, Hourly
Base Education and/or Experience Requirements:  Certificate from College or Technical School or 3-6 months related experience and/or training or a combination of both.
Position Summary:
This position assembles machines, equipment, and their subassemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce a close fit between parts.
Drills, taps, or reams holes.
Aligns components, and bolts and screws, or rivets them together.
Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
Bends and installs pipe for hydraulic systems.
Aligns and meeshes gears in gearbox to assembly system of gears.
Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
Prepares production sheets and other reports, as required.
Ability to read and understand job aids and work instructions.
Keeps all work areas clean and orderly according to 6S standards.
Utilizes pneumatic and hand tools to assist with building product.
Responsible for quality of product and materials on paint line, as required.
Reads and interprets engineering drawings to support production.
Safely handles hanging product and materials on paint line, as required.
Utilizes measurement equipment while building product, as required.
Material handling duties, as required kitting product and transporting materials, etc.
Performs final assembly and testing of product against required specifications.
Keeps their supervisor apprised of issues related to daily performance.
Maintains discipline and a safe working environment.
Supervisory Activities:
None
Personal Effectiveness Competencies:
Initiative - Volunteers readily; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps committments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Workplace Competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions.
Communication - Speaks clearly, concise, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time effectively.
Technical Competencies:
Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
To perform this job successfully, and individual must demonstrate the aboe stated competencies.
Qualifications:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Other Qualifications:
Must be able to pass a basic written print test.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stands for prologned periods of time.
Work in cold and hot working conditions.
Repetitive rapid hand movement.
Occassionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The emplyee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.