Mechanical Assembler

Job Description:

• Why Festo has become the 'Employer of Choice'

  Our new State-of-the-Art Facility in Mason is exceptional and so are our Employees! We have a fully automated warehousing system and a completely air-conditioned facility.

  We pride ourselves on providing our employees with an excellent benefits package including, Great insurance plans, 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Time Off.

  We are growing in Mason and We need Great people with Great attitudes to join our team!

  • We know that Success is built with teamwork and open communication. We have a work environment that encourages employee engagement and dialogue.

  • We are constantly evaluating our processes in an effort to continuously improve. We know that to be #1, we need to constantly be improving.

  • Festo is a learning environment. We support employees growing and learning new information, technology, processes, etc.
  • We support Green Initiatives that reduce waste and environmental impact.

  Job responsibilities:

  Based on cut slip instructions, selects appropriate size and type rod from stock rack, sets speed and length into rod saw and cuts rod.  Presses flat on rod and checks dimensions to ensure accuracy.

• Base on cut slip instructions, selects appropriate size and type tube or profile from stock rack and sets up required machine accordingly.  Cuts material and checks dimensions to ensure accuracy.

• Verifies conformance of all components to specifications.

• Uses various types of roller burnishing machines to finish piston rods.

• Washes rods in cleaning solution to prepare for assembly.

• Deburrs tubes and profiles and polishes as required.

• Washes tube or profile in cleaning solution to prepare for assembly.

• Based on cut slip instructions, selects appropriate components required for cylinder order (construction kit, rod and tube).

• Assembles cylinders by using various hand tools, assembly fixtures, adhesives and lubricants.

• Using specialty machinery fastens end caps on cylinders.

• Tests cylinders using water bath or waterless test station to detect leaks and insure proper operation.

• Cleans and labels cylinder and attaches applicable hardware.

• Attaches proper paperwork to cylinder and routes cylinder to warehouse.

• Restocks rod and tube racks, as required.

• Repairs or discards defective cylinders, as required.

• Maintains clean work environment.

Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED and Trade School;

• Or minimum one year related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of hand tools.

• Ability to use computer and word processing and spreadsheet software. 

• Knowledge of measuring equipment.

• Excellent oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of the Metric system.

• Experience in warehouse environment.

• Computer experience.

Festo Corporation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. For your reference: EEO is the Law Poster