Federal Signal is currently looking for a Light Bar Assembler. This position performs duties to identify, select, and assemble a large number of Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, and/or Electronic components and assemblies. Performs simple wire and soldering operations using current manufacturing processes. Perform Go/No Go tests on assemblies and light bars. Reworks incorrect or changed light bars and salvages material from damaged or returned products. Performs data entry for requisitions, bin transfers, and scrap tickets. Opens/closes service orders and production orders. Reads and understands the manufacturing calendar.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works from blue prints, schedules, shop orders, spec sheets, process instructions and test written, verbal or on PC/CRT instructions.


• Reviews production schedules for specific periods and arranges for parts, materials, supplies tooling, gauges and other equipment to meet production requirements.


• Requisitions and stores materials.


• Passes KanBan cards to producing departments per defined guidelines.


• Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and the work cell.


• Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets, scrap tickets.


• Record and/or calls attention to shortages, defective/damaged materials.


• Sets up work cell equipment.


• Makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges, and equipment. Makes operational checks as required.


• Monitors work visually to maintain quality standards and notifies supervisor, QA, engineering of defects and/or operating difficulties.


• Uses hand and power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, CRT/PC, bar code readers, gang microchip programmer, riveters, presses, terminating/crimping machines.


• Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting, and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work cell.


• Trains new and existing employees to effectively work within the department and instructs them in all facets of the work cell operation.


• Follows safety rules and keeps work cell area in a clean and orderly condition.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Work Experience:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.


• Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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