summary of position

Header assembly personnel are responsible for the fabrication of headers and distributors assemblies that are to be incorporated in the assembly of heat exchange coils.

Essential functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and instructions.
• Read a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch.
• Solder.
• Check work and ensure quality.
• Read and understand bills of material.
• Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed.
• Complete any task as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Attend work as required.
• Arrive for work on time.
• Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on the computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
• Follow manufacturing instructions, work by oneself without constant supervision, be self-motivated, and complete job assignments on time.
• Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working properly.
• Clean work area as required.

Desired qualifications

Education & Experience: A high school level of education is preferred for this position in order to continue upward advancement in the company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors.

Skills: Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend drawings and written instructions, basic mathematical skills, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills in order to work in teams with others in the organization.

Certificates, Licenses, or training: on-site training

level/grade

1 – Beginning level header meets minimal quality standards, needs more time to complete work than estimated for the job

2 – Proficient level header meets quality standards, able to complete work within estimated hours for the job

3 – Proficient level header meets quality standards, able to complete work in less time than estimated for the job. Also, have the ability to weld steel to copper.

Interaction with others

Reports to Coil Shop Supervisor. Must be able to accurately receive, understand and follow instructions from supervisor. It is essential that the employee be able to work with all employees of the RAE team and show a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization. To accomplish this teamwork, it is important that the employee be able to get along well with coworkers and be willing to ask and to answer questions as needed.

working environment

Work is performed in an industrial production area for a manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standards. Seasonal variations in hours worked based on production demands.

tools & equipment used

Gas Torch

Hand Tools

Drill

Power Screwdriver

Bench Grinder

Extra-Punch

Vertical Band Saw

Air Impact Tools

Punch Press

Air Collett Fixture

Tube End Notcher

Spin Closure Machine

Drill/Hand Press

Header Machine

Carson/Triton Holepunch

Tig Welder

Glasses

Gloves
Computer

Earplugs (when required)

physical demands

Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring, and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) in order to maintain employee safety, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)