Assembler

Chromalox, Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox, Inc. is seeking an assembler to build electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies per customer specs. You will follow drawings and blueprints, route wires, install components, and perform insulation and crimping tasks with hand tools and powered equipment.

You will also test assemblies with basic equipment, maintain a clean work area, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, collaborating with teammates to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–2 years related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and work orders.
• Ability to measure using standard tools and devices.
• Good verbal and written communication; detail-oriented.
• Basic math skills for unit conversions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products by following drawings and customer specs to establish assembly methods.
• Routes, wires, assemble, install components using hand tools and equipment.
• Cuts wire to specified lengths and crimps connections.
• Conducts functional tests with ohmmeter and other instruments.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Supports TPM and continuous improvement.
• Cross-trains across stations as production needs require.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Blueprint interpretation

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Quality testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ohmmeter

Crimping tool

Portable power tools

Calipers

Job description

AssemblerComposed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

Under limited supervision, completes complicated electrical product or sub-assembly wiring by following verbal and written instructions, blueprints, drawings or diagrams according to customer specifications in order to determine established assembly methods.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assembles products or sub-assemblies by following verbal or written instructions, drawings, diagrams, work orders, blueprints, and customer specifications to determine established assembly methods for electrical wiring or mechanical assembly.
• Routes, wires, assemble, and install electrical and electronic components according to specifications, using hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Cuts wire to specified lengths, using wire cutters; cuts plastic sleeves and slips sleeves over wire ends to insulate connections and crimps terminal eyelets and lugs to wire ends, using hand or machine crimping device; connects wiring to electrical components.
• May conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies and components, using ohmmeter and other electrical testing instruments; may evaluate cause of product failures and assist with repair.
• Screws/fastens parts together by hand, or using hand tools or portable power tools; may tend machines, to assist with fitting or fastening operations.
• May remove small quantities of metal, using hand files, portable grinders or sandblasting equipment to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts during assembly.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes, using hand tools or a portable drill; may operate a riveting tool to assist in assembly operation.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Our Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals.
• Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment. Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.