Assembly Operator

Company: Dana Corp
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.


Position Overview:

An Assembly team member demonstrates these competencies:

Successfully commits him/herself and completes all training requirements to continuously improve his/her skills. Demonstrates independent decision-making skills on day to day production tasks that steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Prepared and receptive mind that looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge. Thrives in a fast-paced environment that enjoys hard work. Adds value to the team by immersing him/herself in challenges and comes up with new and unique ideas for solutions.

Essential Duties:

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• Assemble a variety of subassemblies and complete units of varying weights
  
• Following blueprints, sketches and instructions
  
• Fit and align components to close tolerances using hand and power tools
  
• Perform a range of mechanical, electrical, strength, fluid/pressure tests, and make final adjustments
  
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
  
• Ability to understand and follow applicable company and regulatory safety and environmental procedures.
  
• Ability to understand and correctly utilize appropriate PPE equipment as required.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors/Management.
  
  
  
  
  Essential Function of the Job:
  
  
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  • Knowledge of Gear Assembly a Process a Plus
    
  • Ability to use and read precision measuring tools
    
  • Proficient in use of calipers and mics
    
  • Ability to read blueprints and proficient in measuring dimensions on blueprints
    
  • Understand and study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to specify and calculate dimensions and characteristics of finished product
    
  • Measure, examine, and test completed unit to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
    
    
    Education and Experience:
    
    
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    • High School Diploma
      
    • Previous experience in Gear Product Assembly preferred
      
      
      
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
      
      
      
      Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
      
      Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
      

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