Assembler I

Design Ready Controls Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Design Ready Controls Inc. is seeking an Assembler I to join our production team. This hands-on role involves basic wiring, sheet metal assembly, component setup and panel wiring in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

You should read schematics, learn electrical symbols, and use hand and power tools safely. First shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with opportunities to grow and contribute to continuous improvement and 5S/Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Basic math skills (addition/subtraction).
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and correctly.

Responsibilities

• Verify parts for assembly match the Bill of Materials.
• Assemble electrical panels according to drawings, including sheet metal pieces, wiring and mounting components.
• Terminate wire ends and add terminals to connect to devices.
• Prepare panels for testing and shipping, including labeling and wire organization.
• Troubleshoot basic panel wiring and identify potential electrical issues.
• Learn to identify process improvements and elevate to leadership.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area per 5S/Lean principles.
• Assist training and participate in cross-training across product lines.
• Champion company values: Innovation, Collaboration, Candor, Integrity and Earnestness.
• Perform various tasks across multiple product lines after training.

Skills

Reading schematics

Wiring basics

Tool use safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Band saw

Drills

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking to develop and apply your skills while enhancing your career in a fun, innovative and growing organization? Do you have manufacturing or assembly experience or are you looking to take that step in your manufacturing or trades career? If so, we want to talk to you!

Design Ready Controls is a leader in control panel building and searching for our next key player to join our production team. The Assembler I position performs a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing of custom control panels. Work includes basic wiring tasks, sheet metal assembly, component assembly and setup, panel wiring and label application. This job requires a basic ability to read schematics and drawings, and a good understanding or willingness to learn electrical symbols and how to use hand tools appropriately. If you love working in a hands‑on role, with an awesome team and great benefits then we are the spot for you. 1st shift openings available, M-F, 7:00am-3:30pm, M-F.

General Responsibilities

• Verify parts for assembly match the Bill of Materials
• Assemble electrical panels according to drawings, including assembling sheet metal pieces, fundamental panel wiring and mounting components
• Terminate wire ends and add terminals as needed that allow the wires to connect to another device
• Prepare panels for testing and shipping, including label application, device IDs, wire organization and tying wires together.
• Troubleshoot basic panel wiring and look for potential electrical issues, including entry into our internal system
• Learn to identify process improvement measures and elevate appropriately to the leadership team
• Maintain a safe and efficient work area, including but not limited to, wearing appropriate safety glasses and safety-toe boots, and escalating unsafe work practices to the leadership team or Human Resources
• Implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing as required. 5S is a methodology that results in a workplace that is clean, uncluttered, safe and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity: “Sort,” “Set in Order,” “Shine,” “Standardize,” and “Sustain.”
• Assist or participate in training measures as assigned
• Champion our core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Candor, Integrity and Earnestness
• Performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, work across multiple product lines after passing required training and relevant assessments successfully

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use a computer independently, and consistently, to access job documentation and personal records
• Ability to read contrasting colors and correctly identify wire size
• Ability to use basic measurement tools, such as a scale and ruler (mm, cm, inches)
• Ability to perform basic math (addition and subtraction)
• The ability to use hand and power tools safely, efficiently, and with the correct torque applied
• Ability to work overtime on occasion, depending on business needs
• Strong attention to detail, general spatial awareness and quality workmanship
• Personal integrity, a drive to learn, a teamwork mentality, and being both safety-focused and customer-focused will set the Assembler I up for success

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently cut, strip, crimp, bend and terminate a range of wire sizes (22 – 500 MCM AWG) at least 50% of the time
• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently utilize hand tools, table-top tools, drills, torque tools and bandsaw at least 50% of the time
• Ability to stand on one’s feet or walk averaging 1-2+ hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 10-25 lbs. frequently on average, and up to 50-85 lbs. in team lift on occasion

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $19.00-$22.00 DOE
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer. Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.