Assembly Technician

Toshiba America Energy Systems; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation in Milwaukee is seeking a 1st shift Assembly Technician to join our Service Center. You will assist in performing work on mechanical or electrical apparatus for large generation equipment, following engineering drawings, specs, and procedures.

Responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, refurbishment, manufacturing, winding and reassembly; operate basic measuring tools and hand/power tools; participate in safety practices and occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Trade schooling or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic disassembly/assembly.
• Experience with measuring tools and power tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, refurbish and reassemble equipment per specs.
• Operate measuring equipment and hand/power tools under supervision.
• Support safety practices and shift schedules.
• Assist with crane and forklift operations.
• Travel as needed to support field service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

Mathematical skills

Education

Trade schooling

Tools

Measuring tools

Power tools

Job description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world. At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 1st shift Assembly Technician to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. The Assembly Technician will be responsible for assisting in performing work on mechanical or electrical apparatus associated with large generation equipment. The duties will include, but are not limited to the disassembling, cleaning, refurbishment, manufacturing, winding and reassembly of stationary and rotating power generation equipment. The work of an Assembly Technician will occur under the direct supervision and/or combination with experienced technicians working from engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Learn, retain, and demonstrate adherence to company safety practices and policies.
• Report to the assigned working shift and adhere to all break schedules.
• Always conduct oneself in a respectful manner.
• Perform all shop related tasks, in any assigned department under direct oversight and assist in whatever capacity that is required to complete jobs within a prescribed time.
• Perform all assigned basic disassembly and assembly-related operations using measuring equipment, hand tools and/or power tools.
• Complete all assigned tasks, following verbal and written direction, company processes and procedures, without deviation.
• Assist with the safe operation of jib cranes and overhead bridge cranes.
• Learn, retain, and demonstrate safe operation of sit-down and stand-up forklift with lifting capacities up to 10,000 pounds.
• Learn, retain, and demonstrate safe operation of small and medium blast booth cabinets.
• Available to work scheduled extended weekday hours and weekend hours to support production needs.

Travel

• Travel is possible, to support field service activities, but is not required.

Education And Required Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience, within a service shop atmosphere.
• Trade schooling preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude to demonstrate the ability to perform basic disassembly and assembly.
• Ability to use various hand tools and operate power tools (i.e. drills, grinders).
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add/subtract/multiply/divide, fractions, convert decimal to fractions and vice versa).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to use and interpret basic measuring tools such as scales and tape measures.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Additional Info

Toshiba employee enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health and wellness programs as well as generous time off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.