Assembler/Production Assistant

RODI Systems Corp.; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

RODI Systems Corp. in New Mexico is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Production Manager in scheduling, organizing and supervising shop operations.

You will install electrical wiring and assemble components in control cabinets or enclosures, following blueprints and wiring diagrams to ensure timely, efficient assembly and on-time shipping. You will read assembly procedures, confirm part availability, document needs, and troubleshoot quality issues, aiming to keep production on

Qualifications

• Ability to read assembly procedures and blueprints for accurate product construction.
• Ability to assemble products per technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Read assembly procedures and assemble products based on technical drawings.
• Ensure parts are available to build the project and document shortages.
• Test, calibrate and assure products are complete and ready for shipment.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

Soldering

Job description

Summary

Assists Production Manager in scheduling, organizing and supervision of shop operations. Installs electrical wiring and assembles components in control cabinets or enclosures, electrical and industrial equipment, and related industrial apparatus, according to blueprints/drawings and wiring diagrams by performing the following duties. Ensures efficiency and timely assembly to maximize turn-around of orders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Production Assistant tasks

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Writes procedures for efficient and effect flow of incoming inventory, complete inventory, inventory management.
• Establishes inventory minimum levels based upon production needs. Analyze reports (from Sage) to determine part usage, and if parts need to be discontinued.
• Researches part cost and replacement options, provides written reports of recommendations.
• Interview prospective employees, minor supervision to ensure work is done to specifications, and quality.
• Has an understanding of how products work and helps troubleshoot quality issues, failures. Recommends corrective action.

Performs the following activities

• Reads each assembly procedure and assembles products based on technical drawings. Follows procedures to complete.
• Ensures that parts are available to build project.
• Documents the part needs to ensure that all staff know of shortage.
• Ensures that project is complete timely for QA and shipment.
• Attaches breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, insulators, circuit boards, keypads, power supplies, plugging devices, and fuse blocks to mounting holes with bolts and screws.
• Cuts, strips, bends, and forms wire cable, conduit, pipe, and tubing used to connect circuits and subassemblies.
• Connects color-coded wires, using mirrors in compact areas.
• Solders connections and crimps connectors to wire ends.
• Tests and adjusts electrical assemblies.
• Each product containing a microprocessor must be assembled, handled or worked with on one of the 4 antistatic mats. Failure to do so can cause damage to the processor and lead to product failure.
• Each product must be tested, calibrated, and assured to be in complete and working order prior to shipment. By signing off on the QA (Quality and Assurance) report, you are personally assuring that the product is in good working order, that the product is complete and the product has been completed within RODI Systems Corp. standards, drawings, and compliance.
• Red lines drawings to ensure accurate assembly for each product. Date and initial changes.
• Ensures that documentation changes are clear and concise for CAD operator.
• Discusses changes to ensure that the change will not interfere with product UL, TUV or other certification.
• Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly problems.
• Squares, aligns, and assembles bases, enclosure frames, or equipment structural components for milling. Ensures proper alignment.
• Drills and taps holes in specified locations of enclosures for mounting control units.
• Drills and taps holes in specified locations of back panels for mounting transformers, din rail for terminal blocks, etc.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Ensures that tools are put away in their appropriate location at the end of each day.
• Must meet production schedule deadlines to assure timely shipping to customers. If issues arise that do not allow for timely completion, you must immediately notify your supervisor. Check the job board daily to review schedule and new orders.
• Communicate questions or concerns regarding the assembly process, testing procedures, drawings, etc. to supervisor.