Assembler II, Electrical Cell

Dover Food Retail; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Colonial Heights, VA is seeking an Assembler II on the 1st Shift to work on assembling electrical controls. The role involves reading engineering drawings, creating documentation, and complying with safety standards.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience with low-voltage electrical systems, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to use basic electrical test equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering resources and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with low-voltage electrical systems such as fire alarms or access control.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic electric circuitry.
• Needs to know hand and power tools required in electrical applications.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands work orders, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble electrical controls for all assembly areas.
• Maintains clean and safe work area following safety rules.

Skills

Low-voltage electrical systems experience

Basic electrical test equipment knowledge

Ability to read instructions and wiring diagrams

Hand and power tools proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Assembler II – Electrical – 1st Shift

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Fulltime

Location: Colonial Heights, VA – Plant 1

Job Responsibilities

• Reads and understands work orders, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics to determine materials needed.
• Uses considerable judgment in planning work sequence based on the above.
• Create formal documentation for controller assembly function.
• Assemble electrical controls for all assembly areas.
• Proactively drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Works closely with engineering resources.
• Mount electrical enclosures on cases
• Mount electrical devices in electrical cabinets and on structural surfaces.
• Run wiring, cables and conduit in accordance with recognized electrical standards (UL471, NEMA, NEC)
• Attach ends of wires to components, plugs, or terminal strip, using crimping devices.
• Mark identifying data on completed wiring.
• Wraps and ties wires together in accordance with established workmanship criteria.
• Work in cooperation with engineering on new and special products.
• Must be able to train others
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow prescribed safety rules and Company policies at all times.

Skills, Experience, & Training Required

• Prior experience with low-voltage electrical systems such as fire alarms, access control or related life-safety systems
• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED required
• Ability to understand and interpret basic electric circuitry.
• Knowledge and capability of using basic electrical test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read instructions and wiring diagrams of internal equipment plus components
• Needs to know hand and power tools required in electrical applications.
• Previous experience performing electrical work preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.