Hydraulic Assembler

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Federal Signal Corporation provides innovative safety and security solutions, offering signaling products, communication systems, and environmental safety equipment for industrial and public sectors.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Hydraulic Assembler who will assemble and install components and subassemblies onto equipment being manufactured using a variety of methods and techniques such as drilling, tapping, punching, machining, wiring, low-voltage electrical, hydraulic plumbing (hard line and hose), and testing of the equipment according to design specifications.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Work Experience

• 3 years of practical experience in the assembly of heavy machinery/equipment or other related disciplines as evidenced by employment history, training, certification, personal interview, or practical tests as required.
• Must have experience in hydraulics, hoses, fittings, welding, and schematics

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Lead and Quality Control to ensure the timely performance of required inspection functions.
• Coordinate work in progress with other personnel as required, including on-coming personnel during the day-to-day shift changes.
• Ensure that all labor and materials used are allocated to the correct Job.
• Ensure that all work performed is properly performed, inspected, and documented in accordance with Company policy and procedure as well as customer expectations.
• Ensure that the Lead is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Lead of problems that could result in work delays.
• Ensure the efficient use of the time, tools, and materials assigned to him.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts and materials are properly controlled, shop supplies and tools are put away when not in use, and any other items related to overall shop cleanliness.
• Maintain an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe/non-compliant activities is expected, including immediately notifying the Lead of the problem!
• Maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. Be aware at all times of job deadlines!
• Review Job Master Work Authorizations, Drawings, Notes, and Change Orders to continually ensure that work being performed complies with specifications.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Lead.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to perform specific technical tasks using normal tools used in equipment assembly, such as the layout/termination/connection of wiring and plumbing, layout and installation of mechanical equipment, and performing operational testing (and repair, modification if required) of completed assemblies.
• Must be able to perform calculations and solve practical problems related to the assembly of heavy equipment.
• The ability to read, interpret, and follow drawings/blueprints is essential
• The ability to work in a flexible environment while interacting with other disciplines (engineering, fabrication, stores, etc.) and adapting to changing work priorities is essential.

Work Environment

• Handles hydraulic parts and heavy equipment
• Must follow safety and cleanliness standards
• Often stands or bends for long periods
• Uses tools, wrenches, and testing devices
• Works in manufacturing or assembly environments

Benefits/Perks

• The benefits include annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement.

Employer’s Statement

Federal Signal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.