ASSEMBLER

Power-Drives-Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Assembly role to join our 100% onsite team. The position focuses on assembling, testing and tagging hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories with precision in a climate controlled environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, ability to read blueprints, stand for long shifts, and lift up to 40 lbs. Compensation is $17.50 per hour, with opportunities for increases through our training program and monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and tag hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories.
• Follow all work instructions, safety guidelines and procedures.
• Utilize measurement devices to quality check parts.

Skills

Manual assembly

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gage clocks

Digital scales

Job description

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ASSEMBLER

Full Time Buffalo, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1740

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour. Employees have opportunities for salary increases through our tiered training program, as well as monthly performance incentives.

Schedule: 7:00 AM -5:30 Monday- Thursday

This role is 100% onsite

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective :To assemble, test and tag hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Job Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up supervision
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift
• Be customer service and quality driven
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Ability to be cross trained in other functions
• Observant, attentive to detail, and quality conscious
• Self-motivated and task driven
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute assignments as given by the supervisor or group leader
• Meet or exceed quality of work and quantity expectations
• Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
• Utilize measurement devices like calipers, digital scales, and gage clocks to perform quality checks as required
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts
• Immediately inform supervisor or group leader of all equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns
• Training other team members as assigned
• Participate in daily area clean up and more significantly facility clean-up efforts as assigned
• Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Set up machinery and properly use protractors and other jigs and fixtures as required
• Ensure completed product and left-over materials are returned to proper locations
• Accept reassignments to other departments as workload dictates

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and standing for a long period of time while working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

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