Associate Manufacturing Technician-Insulation & Sizing 1st shift

Hyosung Hico Ltd; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Technician for the 2nd shift in the Insulation & Sizing department. This role involves hands-on mechanical assembly and quality assurance for power transformers. You'll operate various machinery, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you're eager to contribute to a team that values safety and quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school education with mechanical skills and experience with hand/power tools.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and inspect work quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical assembly and installation of power transformers.
• Operate machinery, perform inspections, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Intermediate mechanical/technical skills

Basic math and geometry skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to inspect work

Ability to operate powered equipment

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Industrial measuring tools

Fork truck

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Category: OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION

Requisition Number: ASSOC001316

Posted: April 9, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Memphis, TN 38109, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: As an Associate Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift) in the Insulation & Sizing department, you will be responsible for conducting mechanical assembly, disassembly, and installation activities related to the production of power transformers.

Hours: 4:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. (CST)

Essential Functions

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform manufacturing tasks such as loading and unloading of machinery and operation of non-CNC equipment, including gluing and clamping machines, painting and coating equipment, test and measurement equipment, and oil filling equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble parts or units; position, align, and fasten assemblies to final product, subassemblies, or frames using hand tools and power hand tools per product specifications or as directed.
• Measure and adjust parts using measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, and micrometers.
• Inspect, verify, and document quality criteria during manufacturing to ensure that units meet exact specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
• Connect, crimp, solder, and braze internal leads and product wiring according to specifications.
• Wrap, tape, or insulate leads and wires according to work instructions.
• Perform basic electrical tests to confirm proper wiring and insulation per specification.
• Follow prints, bills of material, specifications, and work instructions to determine proper component parts for processing, assembly, and installation.
• Disassemble units to replace parts or to package units for shipping.
• Fabricate wooden parts, fixtures, and packaging for delivery of units to customer.
• Operate equipment to perform vacuuming, oil filling, and recovery correctly and safely.
• Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies as required.
• Safely move, handle, and store materials without damaging items.
• Follow and comply with standard work procedures and sequence of operations to consistently meet manufacturing standards for safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Perform TPM tasks as directed for each job or area.
• Practice 6S and comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and safe working practices.
• Safely operate material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissor lifts, and work platforms.
• Assist other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Support and assist the Manufacturing Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager as needed.
• Understand and work under the direction of the appropriate Hyosung HICO policy and/or procedure.
• Know Hyosung HICO’s Safety, Quality, and Environmental Policies and discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Special Skills/Experience/Training

• High school education or equivalent and less than two years of training and/or experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Intermediate mechanical/technical skills.
• Experience using various hand and power tools.
• Basic math and geometry skills.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products.
• Basic knowledge and use of simple industrial measuring tools.
• Ability to safely and correctly use hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs.
• Ability to inspect work.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to judge the quality of work produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to operate powered equipment, such as fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to work in normal indoor temperatures.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces.
• Ability to climb and work up to 20 feet off the ground for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive movement.
• Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.

Hyosung HICO, Ltd., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Hyosung HICO, Ltd., not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)