Shove Operator

Shove Operator - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

This position reports to

Shift Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Job Description:
• The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for efficient productions of quality products in the required quantities.
• Locate correct parts (shaft and rotor), and set up machine to shove shafts and rotors.
• Use Shop Floor Display, read and comprehend: Special Instructions, TDRs, Manufacturing Instructions, and all diagrams related to task.
• Read a tape measure, scale, and do basic calculations with aid of a computer and/or calculator.
• Control and adjust machine settings to adhere to blueprints, work from layouts and dimensions on drawings to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to identify various shove tools and use them according to safe work practices. Identify and order appropriate supplies, parts, and tools as needed and identify materials used at their workstation as required by the job or job process.
• Use of flex flow and day and rank system
• Use of air manipulator and hoist for lifting motors.
• Meet specifications, produce a quality product, work defect free work and meet production goals
• Production operators to train and/or perform the tasks of the other associates in the area as needed.
• Communicate with other operators and supervisor to discuss any problems.
• Support other functions within the team/department.
• Must be able to work with others in a team environment.
• Willing to cross train on other position within the team/department.
• Place safety in the workplace above all else and follow safety guidelines along with reporting safety issues.
• Daily housekeeping.
• Work overtime and other duties as needed.

Qualifications for the role

• Education and Experience Needed:
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of Industrial type experience or in lieu of industrial experience will consider military service
• Previous motor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Specialized skills or other requirements:
• Steady work history
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Adaptable to change and ability to cross-train
• Detailed oriented
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be able to use hoist (in some areas)
• Physical Demands:
• Requires repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and twisting of motors/parts weighing up to 50 lbs. Hoist will be used for weight for over 50 lbs.
• Able to push buggies with parts/motors using between 55 lbs. to 75 lbs. of initial force to move it, with 25 lbs. of sustained force to keep it moving
• Must be able to have exposure to lubrication, oil and grease
• Understand and use all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Able to work 40 hrs a week and required overtime
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment
• Able to perform task in a manufacturing environment
• Standing on concrete floor for 8 hours or more a day

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let's write the future, together.

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