BFD Assembly (General Operator)

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Ohio is seeking a dependable General Assembler to support final assembly, inspection, and preparation of finished products. You will perform assembly operations, ensure product quality, and meet daily production targets in a safe, efficient manner.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to blueprints, use of hand and power tools, accurate documentation, and teamwork to support Vertiv’s manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, or diagrams.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Final Assembly Operations: Perform assembly of components and subassemblies according to work instructions, blueprints, and standard operating procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements; identify and report defects or discrepancies.
• Tool & Equipment Use: Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment required for final assembly processes.
• Production Efficiency: Meet daily production goals while maintaining accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Documentation: Accurately complete production records, checklists, and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Material Handling: Move materials and components within the work area using proper handling techniques and equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Assembly equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented General Assembler (EC) to support the assembly, inspection, and preparation of finished products. In this role, you will be responsible for performing assembly operations, ensuring product quality, and meeting production targets in a safe and efficient manner. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality products to customers and supporting overall operational excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented General Assembler (EC) to support the assembly, inspection, and preparation of finished products. In this role, you will be responsible for performing assembly operations, ensuring product quality, and meeting production targets in a safe and efficient manner. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality products to customers and supporting overall operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Final Assembly Operations: Perform assembly of components and subassemblies according to work instructions, blueprints, and standard operating procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements; identify and report defects or discrepancies.
• Tool & Equipment Use: Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment required for final assembly processes.
• Production Efficiency: Meet daily production goals while maintaining accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Documentation: Accurately complete production records, checklists, and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Material Handling: Move materials and components within the work area using proper handling techniques and equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, or diagrams
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position.

Work Environment

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

Time Travel Required

No travel required

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].