Foreman - Assembly

Hitachi Energy; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forman - Assembly, where you'll play a crucial role in assembling GIS components in a state-of-the-art production facility. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. You will leverage your skills in mechanical testing and quality control while adhering to safety and environmental guidelines. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in assembly and testing in a production facility.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material lists.

Responsibilities

• Assemble GIS components and perform routine tests according to work instructions.
• Maintain quality control and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Quality Control

Assembly Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Factory Equipment

Testing Equipment

Job description

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You as a Forman - Assembly will be part of Hitachi Energy High Voltage Business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will be assembling GIS components and modules into complete bays and performing routine tests through a lean and flow production line with outstanding performance that is targeting the best quality, maximum cost saving and shortest delivery time. Controlling the quality of GIS.

Your Responsibilities

• Performing Assembly, repair and routine tests (Mechanical, 10KV, HV, functional & resistance measurements) of GIS bays (including components & modules) according to the prepared work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, checklists, guidelines and customer order data.
• Fulfilling orders related work packages according to production data and instructions.
• Self-check of work packages results, filling out and confirm on assigned checklists and protocols.
• Targeting the best performance in term of quality, cost and delivery time.
• Adequately handling of factory equipment and tools, maintaining test equipment's, and sustaining proper continuous calibration.
• Quality control and immediate escalation of Quality issues. Recording deviation, supporting root cause of failure, and writing quality problem or non-conformance reports.
• Supporting of gathering product improvement comment or feedback from the GIS LSC (local Service Center) engineers.
• Actively supporting teamwork, effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customer or stakeholder or colleague (assembly, testing, logistics...etc.).
• Independently following the factory rules and guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling and housekeeping.
• Maintaining safe working environment by following Hitachi Energy HSE guideline and reporting of any irregularities to superior.
• Contributing actively to continues improvement process and Lean culture.
• Providing feedback, sharing ideas and observations whenever possible.
• Employee shall also carry out any tasks that are assigned by management necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your background

• Diploma in electrical engineering.
• 4 - 5 years of experience in production facility (assembly & testing).
• Reading and understanding of technical drawing and material lists.
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• Understanding lean concept & minimizing all related 7 wastes.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.
  
  

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Location Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Production & Skilled Trades Contract Regular Publication date 2025-02-21 Reference number R0080369