Automation Assembler: Blueprint Wiring in Climate-Controlled Shop

Amada; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in High Point, NC is seeking an assembly technician to join their team. Responsibilities include assembling machine parts as per instructions, training staff on processes, and ensuring that all work meets safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have assembly experience and be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $20.00 to $22.00. The work environment is climate controlled and requires adherence to all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have previous heavy equipment/machinery assembly experience.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Must be able to use Hand and Power Tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine parts according to instructions within a specific time frame.
• Train other employees on building subsections of Automation Equipment.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint interpretation

Hand and power tool usage

Heavy equipment assembly

Basic mathematics

Job description

This position requires the assembling of many machine parts according to instructions and within a specific time frame, while using the appropriate tools and/or equipment according to safety and quality standards, as well as carrying out any other duties as directed by the Lead Person or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately perform the assembly and wiring portion of the Automation build process.
• Train other employees how to build the subsections of Automation Equipment.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures Maintain a clean and safe work area specified time frame.
• Performed adjustments needed to ensure factory settings and specifications using schematics and/or engineering documentation.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• May be required to climb using a safety harness or ladder up to 16' feet tall.
• May be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
• Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, ISO policies and good manufacturing practices.
• Must be able to work unsupervised at times.
• Must adhere to all safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Employees are to speak only English during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency. The rule does not apply to casual conversations between employees when they are not performing a job duty.
• Non-field-related positions require in-office work 4-5 days a week at the assigned facility location.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others.
• Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Communicate and enforce corporate environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Fill out forms, as needed.

PAY RANGE

• Hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Lead Person
• Production Manager

SUBORDINATE STAFF

• None

KNOWLEDGE

• Sit Down Forklift and Overhead Crane is highly preferred.
• Be able to use the metric system.
• Must be a good communicator and listener.
• Must be able to use Hand and Power Tools.
• Must have previous heavy equipment/ machinery assembly experience.
• Must know metric measurements.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must know metric measurements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, daily
• Walk and stand on cement flooring throughout a 10 hour shift
• Use fine motor skills to tighten bolts and wire.
• Constant bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, twisting at the waist, reaching above the head & reaching outward and kneeling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate Controlled year round

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