Assembly Technician I

Gilmore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore, based in Houston, TX, is seeking an assembler to build and test valves and kits per procedures and drawings. The role includes labeling repair kits, preparing loose parts for shipment, and helping meet delivery dates.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in manufacturing. Subsea equipment experience is preferred, and the schedule may require varying hours with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with subsea equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test valves and kits based on procedures and drawings on production orders.
• Assemble and label repair kits, seal kits, and prepare loose parts for shipment.
• Strive to meet customer delivery due dates.
• Complete necessary paperwork and computer entry on all jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assembly and test areas.
• Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Company Overview

Gilmore's manufacturing and headquarters are in Houston, Texas USA, and has a network of distribution partners that support global regional markets.

Company Overview

Gilmore's manufacturing and headquarters are in Houston, Texas USA, and has a network of distribution partners that support global regional markets. Our people are fundamental to the success of our organization and remain at the heart of our achievements. At Gilmore, we aim to develop our business around a valued and motivated workforce that encourages personal development and allows our people to flourish and realize their fullest potential.

Role Synopsis

• Assembly of valves and kits, testing valves, and packaging for shipment to customer in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & responsibilities (includes, but not limited to the following)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble and test valves and kits based on procedures and drawings on production orders
• Assemble and label repair kits, seal kits, and prepare loose parts for shipment.
• Strive to meet customer delivery due dates.
• Complete necessary paperwork and computer entry on all jobs.
• Cleanliness of the assembly and test areas.
• Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned

Compliance Requirements

Gilmore has a Business Ethics Policy (the "Policy") which provides guidance to employees in day-to-day roles, as well as helping the employee and the business always comply with the law. The incumbent must read, understand and comply with, always, the Policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply Gilmore, and where appropriate Client Company's, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

Qualifications/Work Experience

Education

Essential

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in manufacturing and assembly environment, preferably experience with subsea equipment.
• Ability to communicate with others and work well with a variety of personnel in a collaborative team environment.
• Employee must be highly motivated and well suited to a varying schedule and the challenges of working different hours.
• Able to identify and solve problems, manage multiple priorities and multitask.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Dexterity required; ability to ascend/descend ladders; climb or balance; ability to reach with hands/arms, lift, push, pull, and move objects fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Ability to operate hand tools, such as grinders, drills, drill press, etc.
• Sitting, standing and walking.
• Employee may need to walk and stand at least eight (8) hours per day.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work involves moderate to frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odours and/or loud noises.
• Employee may be required to work long hours at times, up to twelve (12) hours per day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions. Ability to wear and utilize Personal Protective Safety Equipment (PPE). Required equipment includes steel toed shoes, safety glasses/goggles. Additional PPE may be required, e.g., safety harnesses, Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC), hard hats, or other as assigned.
• Work conditions will vary and may include working up to twelve (12) hours per day or more in an outdoor environment with exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odours and/or loud noises.

All offers of employment at Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.