Assembler

Bender, Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bender Inc. is seeking an assembler to contribute to the production of life-saving electrical safety devices. You will read drawings, assemble wiring and subassemblies, and ensure products meet specifications.

This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a family-owned environment. The position requires at least one year of assembly/manufacturing experience, high school completion, basic math, and familiarity with power tools and tape measures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year assembly/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Proficient with basic math and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials and read and interpret drawings, diagrams, or work orders.
• Inspect and assemble wiring installations and subassemblies.
• Pack finished products for shipment and label pallets per specifications.
• Adjust or repair electrical equipment and review work with supervisor.

Skills

Assembly

Manufacturing

Power tools

Tape measure

Attention to detail

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Description

Assemble life-saving devices. Work with great people. Experience a family-owned culture.

About Bender

For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting‑edge products ensure that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offer comprehensive product, application, and technical support.

Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer‑specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focus on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing, to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles. Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety.

Benefits

At Bender Inc. we believe in providing a generous benefits package to our employees to help cover the always rising medical costs and keep their out of pocket spend very low. Bender Inc. covers 100% of insurance premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision for eligible employees and their qualifying dependents. The benefits we offer to our employees include:

• Medical Coverage: Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy‑Up Plan, both paired with an HRA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance (with optional upgrades)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

Follow all Bender Inc. Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as the safety requirements of our customers where applicable. Immediate reporting of any safety violations or concerns.

• Ensure all applicable regulatory standards are met with regards to loss prevention, accident investigation, OSHA compliance.
• Works with team members to actively improve safety of the plant.
• Ensures that shop area is clean, organized, and free of dangerous or hazardous material.
• Ensure safety action items are completed accurately and timely.

Quality

• Follow SOPs and ensure all product is manufactured to specifications.
• Assists management in development of quality processes and work instructions.
• Work with team members to identify root cause to failures and implementation of corrective actions.
• Works in accordance with product specification to ensure minimization of defects. Fixes defects and reports issues if occurs.

Productivity

• Assemble materials.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Inspect and assemble wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits.
• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or stud‑welding equipment.
• Pack finished products for shipment.
• Properly label products and pallets according to specifications.
• Adjust or repair electrical equipment.
• Review work activities with supervisor.
• Work to complete orders in accordance to required delivery date and production schedule.
• Capable or building products up to: GPMs, remotes, back boxes, trims, transformers, IP ID and IX panels, and associated in‑process testing.

Continuous Improvement

• Participates in CI initiatives and activities. I.e. 6S events, Kaizen events, weekly CIP meetings, Root Cause Investigations, and improvement projects.
• Work with team members to provide input to improve process and workspaces.
• Use 6S audits results to improve work areas and to ensure sustainability of improvements.

Other Duties

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School Education or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year experience with assembly.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years using power tool and hand tools. I.e. drills, saws, screw drivers, etc.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16”.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Capable to proficiently use basic functionalities of a computer.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate forklift.
• Flexible work hours when required.
• Confidentiality; professionalism.
• Initiative.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Physical Demands

• Hand and body strength – ability to handle up to 50lbs, repetitive tightening of terminals and fasteners.
• Ability to lift, stand and work for extended period of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Work Environment

• This position is based primarily in the production area and warehouse areas with occasional offsite or outdoor settings, as required.
• Occasional exposure to local outdoor weather conditions which may range from 10 degrees and up to 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) for entering and leaving Company facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer.