Assembly Technician I

Socket.dev; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a motivated assembler to perform basic electrical and mechanical fabrication in a shop environment. You will fabricate industrial panels, junction boxes, and solar skids from established drawings and follow safety procedures.

Strong reading of blueprints, measurement, wiring basics, and use of hand and power tools are required. You may lift up to 60 pounds and work with a team to keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read production blueprints, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of industrial control panels, junction boxes, and solar power skids from established drawings.
• Level I basic electrical wiring; read and interpret panel drawings.
• Measure, cut, strip, label, and terminate wire per drawings and specifications.
• Install mounting hardware and electrical components (PLC components, circuit breakers, etc.).
• Keep accurate records for time tracking, inventory, and quality; prepare projects for shipment.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Read blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Measuring 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