Mechanical Assembler, Weekend Shift

Powell Industries; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assembler to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for assembling components into finished products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll work with various tools and equipment, following blueprints and instructions while maintaining an organized work area. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality production in a dynamic environment, where your skills will directly impact the success of the products being created.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Switchgear units as per blueprints and instructions.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to read a tape measure

Basic command of English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Manufacturing and Execution System (MES)

Job description

An Assembler is responsible for putting together components or parts to create finished products. They follow blueprints, work instructions, or diagrams to assemble products using various tools and equipment. Assemblers may work in manufacturing or production environments and may be required to perform quality checks and ensure that products meet specifications. They may also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and reporting any issues or defects to supervisors. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work as part of a team are important skills for an Assembler.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assemble Switchgear units as per blueprints and instructions.
• Repair identified discrepancies with Switchgear units.
• Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
• Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Willingly accepts constructive feedback.
• Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
• Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
• Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
• Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Switchgear units is considered an asset.
• Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Basic working knowledge of MES (Manufacturing and Execution System).
• Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, etc.)
• Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.
• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.