METAL FABRICATOR ASSEMBLER

Power Drives Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Climate controlled environment

On bus line

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Metal Fabricator Assembler for 100% onsite work. You will perform painting and system assembly with focus on quality and efficiency, following blueprints and safety guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with proficiency using common hand tools. Welding/ machining experience is a plus and a respirator clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Training or experience with conventional hand tools (e.g., torque wrench, vise drill, wire crimpers, pressure gauges).
• Must pass respirator health assessment and fit test per regulations.
• Preferred experience with welding, machining, or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly and painting operations per instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical data sheets.
• Inspect and validate mechanical and electrical products and systems.
• Maintain quality and productivity targets and safety guidelines.
• Train other team members as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Hand tools

Team lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrench

Vise drill

Wire crimpers

Pressure gauges

Job description

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METAL FABRICATOR ASSEMBLER

Direct Labor Full Time Manual Labor Buffalo, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1755

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience. as well as monthly

Pay Rate: $20.00 per houras well as monthlyperformance incentive and annual merit increase

Schedule: 7:00 AM -5:30 Monday- Thursday

This role is 100% onsite, on the bus line and/or FREE Parking

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective :
To perform painting and system assembly operations with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Training or equivalent experience with conventional hand tools (ex. torque wrench, vise drill, wire crimpers, pressure gauges, etc.)
• Must pass respirator health assessment and fit test per applicable regulation
• Preferred experience with welding, machining, or metal fabrication

Job Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment to perform duties
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to be cross trained in other functions
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute assignments as given by the supervisor or group leader
• Immediately inform your supervisor of all equipment, process, material, safety, and quality concerns
• Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
• Perform assembly of mechanical and electrical products and systems
• Perform required inspection and validation testing of mechanical and electrical products and systems
• Meet or exceed all quality and quantity requirements
• Perform painting operations utilizing paint accessories (ex. paint booth, HVLP paint gun, pressure pot PPI)
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts
• Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Training other team members as assigned
• Participate in daily housekeeping of assigned areas and other cleanup efforts as assigned
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and standing for a long period of time while working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

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