Assembly Technician I

Bls Us; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BLS US in Colorado is seeking a shop-based assembler to perform basic electrical and mechanical assembly according to drawings. You will fabricate control panels, junction boxes, and solar power skids, and wire components under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; you'll measure, cut, label, terminate wires, install mounting hardware, batteries, solar panels, and assemble enclosures while maintaining records and preparing shipments.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret production blueprints, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Experience with wiring and panel fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety procedures and company policies.
• Fabricate industrial control panels, junction boxes, and solar power skids from drawings.
• Read and interpret panel drawings; wire and label components.
• Install batteries, solar panels, and mounting hardware.
• Assemble mechanical and pipe assemblies per shop drawings.
• Package and prepare projects for shipment and maintain records.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Wiring diagrams

Hand and power tools

Teamwork & communication

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Tools

Forklift

Calipers/Measuring tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Description

JOB OVERVIEW: Perform basic electrical and mechanical assembly, including fabrication of products according to standard specifications and instructions in a shop environment from developed drawings.

Requirements

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all work safety procedures, company policies, and OSHA rules.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Fabrication of industrial control panels, junction boxes, and solar power skids from established drawings.
• Level I basic electrical wiring:

1. Basic proficiency in reading and interpreting panel drawings.
2. Ability to measure, cut, strip, correctly label, and terminate wire based on drawings, and specifications.
3. Installation of mounting hardware, necessary electrical components (PLC components, telecommunications hardware, circuit breakers, contacts, etc..).
4. Installation of batteries and solar panels.
5. Basic understanding of electrical panel components.

• Safe handling and mounting delicate electronic components.
• Fiberglass enclosure modification
• Metal fabrication including layout, cutting, drilling, tapping, and forming enclosures, brackets, and panels
• Assembly and fabrication of mechanical and pipe assemblies based on standard shop drawings.
• Compare actual materials used to Bill of Materials records for accuracy for panel assembly.
• Keep accurate records for time tracking, inventory, and quality.
• Package and prepare projects for shipment.
• Ability to make changes as directed by Fab shop leads and managers.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep work areas clean, organized, and create a hazard free workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and manual dexterity
• Knowledge and skills using both hand and power tools
• Ability to read and understand production blueprints, diagrams, and electrical schematics Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Physical strength with the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds
• Ability to distinguish colors to ensure proper wiring.
• Must have strong teamwork and communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred