Job Description

Danfoss Hydraulics Division is currently seeking an Assembler to join our team. The position is based at our Searcy, Arkansas facility. The primary function is to assemble valves according to customers’ requirements, be responsible for due dates of customer orders to meet plant measurements (service level, productivity, scrap and first pass yield). Actively support and strive to meet the strategic goals set by yourself, the facility and Danfoss.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assemble and erect precision assemblies and sub-assemblies having close tolerances and critical - operating requirements where fitting, alignment and adjustment of components, units and completed assembly are critical.
• Work from detailed assembly drawings and specifications.
• Inspect parts for proper machining finish and dimensions, check and test sub-assemblies and units.
• Perform fitting, adjusting, calibrating, and aligning to ensure free action and movement of parts, tolerance fits and operating requirements.
• Air test valves before final test and assists in packing out completed valves, coordinates build ticket number with valves to be shipped in shipping department.
• May be assigned to manually inspect, clean, and deburr both interior and exterior of valve bodies and covers by utilizing hand tools to remove particles from inside the valve body.
• May be assigned to prepare and apply paint according to prescribed methods.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, or feel objects tools or controls, turn/twist, bend at waist, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, dept perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Background & Skills

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 – 12 months general assembly experience to become familiar with methods, parts, products, tools and equipment used and to attain dexterity and proficiency requirement.

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to work from detailed assembly drawings and specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments, testing devices and equipment to check parts, unit, fits and operating requirements.
• Use hand and bench power tools, torsion wrenches, forming jigs and assembly fixtures.
• Ability to read blueprints and bill of materials.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.