Assembler

SWARCO ITS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Education reimbursement

Employee discount program

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

SWARCO ITS in Otay Mesa, San Diego, is hiring Assemblers to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble and install signal and sign components per blueprints and wiring tables, route wires, and perform equipment changes. This role requires reading technical drawings and adhering to safety procedures.

Additional duties include quality control, using a range of hand and power tools, operating a pallet jack, and maintaining daily production logs. Travel to training in Tijuana may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related training/experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Willingness to travel to Tijuana, Mexico for training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble traffic signals, signs, and related components per work orders and drawings.
• Route and secure wires through conduit and enclosures.
• Perform equipment change-overs and quality checks to keep products within specs.
• Use hand and power tools safely to assemble parts and sub-assemblies.
• Operate a pallet jack to move materials and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Complete daily production logs and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Wiring diagrams

Quality control

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Description:

We are now hiring Assemblers to join our team at our new manufacturing facility located in Otay Mesa - San Diego, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company as we expand our operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly and installation of various signal and sign assemblies in accordance with established procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and wiring tables.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of traffic signals, signs, and related components according to work orders, manufacturing instructions, blueprints, and assembly drawings.
• Route and secure wires through conduit, pipes, and other enclosures.
• Perform equipment change-overs.
• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary to produce Product within specifications. Reject product outside specifications.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools to assemble parts and sub-assemblies safely and accurately.
• Operate a pallet jack to move materials and finished goods within the warehouse.
• Complete daily production logs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all workplace safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of six months of training/education in a related field, or previous job-related experience.
• Experience with operating a pallet jack safely.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and basic mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications, assembly drawings, and wiring diagrams. Ability to work from verbal instructions as well.
• Familiarity with LED systems and basic electrical wiring is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Willingness to follow established safety protocols and company procedures.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required.
• Basic working knowledge of operating computers and machinery.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English.
• Must maintain the highest level of professionalism while under pressure.
• Ability to interact with other team members in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in high paced environment, be flexible and handle multiple tasks.
• Willing and able to travel to our facility in Tijuana, Mexico for training.

Physical Conditions / Requirements

• No unusual physical requirements. Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds of materials and products. Nearly all work is performed in a controlled indoor environment with exposure to noise, dust, machinery and varying temperatures.
• Occasional – Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Hearing requirement: Ability to hear and tolerate loud noises from various manufacturing machines.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this position.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

• A GREAT work environment with fun, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team members.
• Benefits package to support you and your family's health. From medical, dental, and vision, to flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care.
• Educational reimbursement to help keep your career updated.
• Save money on tickets to the San Diego Zoo, other amusement parks, movies, indoor skydiving and so much more with our employee discount program.
• Paid time off, holidays, company-matched 401(k) plan and more!

SWARCO McCain is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.