Tester
LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7122 | JOB GRADE: 10
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.
Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Receives a fully assembled steering gear to test for proper functionality before sending it to be painted and shipped. Properly maneuvers steering gear into test station and utilize air tools, torque meters, and indicator scales. Maintains proper parameters by understanding individual specifications of steering gears.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Moves and positions steering gears manually and mechanically daily.
- Utilizes tools to accurately assess rigid tolerance of different steering gears.
- Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
- Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
- Sets up, cleans, and inspect tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
- Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
- Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
- Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
- Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
- Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
- Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
- Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
- Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
- Verifies that own work is in compliance with requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
- Check’s part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
- Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
- Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
- Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regard to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
- Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
- Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
- Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
- Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities as it relates to workflow.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift items up to 25 lbs without assistance.
- One year of machining experience preferred, CNC experience highly preferred.
- One year of work experience in a manufacturing operation is preferred.
- Strong math and attention to detail skills are required.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task assignments.
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
- Must be able to read and follow written and verbal directions.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (do not complete)
In performing the essential elements of this position the following physical activities are required. The activities are measured in the amount of on-the-job time that is spent performing these activities.
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None |
up to 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
2/3 and more |
Standing |
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Walking |
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Talking |
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Hearing |
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Using Hands or Fingers to Handle or Feel |
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Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl |
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Reach with Hands and Arms |
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Taste or Smell |
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In performing the essential elements of this position, the following weight is required to be lifted or force to be exerted. These activities are measured in the amount of weight lifted or force exerted and how often.
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None |
up to 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
2/3 and more |
Up to 10 pounds |
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Up to 25 pounds |
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Up to 50 pounds |
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Up to 100 pounds |
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More than 100 pounds |
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In performing the essential elements of this position, the following vision requirements apply.
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No |
Close vision |
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Distance vision |
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Color vision |
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Peripheral vision |
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Depth perception |
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Ability to adjust focus |
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WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.
What does Sheppard have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
- Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
- Company-Paid Benefits:
R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.