ASSEMBLER

Power-Drives-Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Assembler to join our production team. The role focuses on assembling hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories in a climate-controlled environment, with emphasis on quality and efficiency.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, ability to read blueprints, and capacity to stand for long shifts while lifting up to 40 lbs. Training and daily teamwork ensure accurate parts and timely outputs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Able to stand during shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Be customer service and quality driven.
• Self-motivated and task driven.
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Work independently or in a team environment.

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, safety guidelines, and procedures.
• Use measurement devices to perform quality checks as required.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Inform supervisor of equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns.
• Assist in training other team members.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality focused

Math/problem-solving

Team player

Independent worker

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Digital scales

Gage clocks

Protractors

Job description

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ASSEMBLER

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1724

Job Description

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

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, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.

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