Gage Assembler at Sunnen Products Company

Sunnen Products Company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen. For the last 100 years, we have been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives. We are seeking results-driven candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future!

As the leading global manufacturer of precision honing equipment and related accessories, Sunnen Products Company provides excellent employment opportunities for those in search of a challenging and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service and highly valued employees.

Position Summary: Perform the duties required to operate tools and gages in compliance with safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

The Gage Assembler will be responsible for delivering results that include the following:

• Complete projects from setup sheets and blueprints
• Power clean all sides of parts with alcohol in order to remove grease
• Operate belt sander, sand blaster, and small tools to include drills, hand tools, torches, presses and fixtures
• Utilize precision measuring tools and various gages to ensure parts meet specifications
• Set tight tolerances and calibrate gages to meet established guidelines
• Operate computer to input production time; check quantity and status of parts as well as any other necessary standard operation
• Repair customer precision measuring gages and setting fixtures of various kinds
• Disassemble, troubleshoot and replace bad parts; clean and re-assemble parts as well as calibrate according to blueprint tolerance
• Assemble new gages and setting fixtures
• Review blueprints, setup sheets and various fixtures for small assemblies and various measuring devices
• Complete lapping on pins for flatness according to blueprints
• Grind parts to tolerance using grinder and torque wrench
• Evaluate customer gages and estimate parts and time for special gages
• Respond to customer service questions
• Inspect all jobs to ensure they meet quality standards
• Complete work in other departments, to include packing, die-casting for break-off parts, and other small assembly jobs

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year of experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers including decimals and fractions Simple reference use of formulas, charts, shop prints, specifications and computer scanning devices
• Ability to use common application software, sandblaster, belt sander, various hand tools, torches, presses, fixtures, and a variety of precision measuring instruments

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop and crouch, push, pull, reach, grasp, feel, talk, and hear.
• Generally light physical effort. The employee is required to lift more than 60 pounds rarely and/or 25 to 60 pounds occasionally and move around large areas or to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects unassisted or with the use of a hand truck or hoist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at a distance of 20 inches or less with the ability to judge distance and space relationships along with adjusting the eye to bring objects into sharp focus for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as:

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
  • Medical (PPO and High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) Eligibility with Employer Match
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Weekly onsite Nurse Practitioner and Chiropractor
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre-employment.