Production Assembler - Evergreen

Design Ready Controls Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Ready Controls is seeking an Assembly Technician to support the manufacture of custom control panels. The role involves wiring tasks, sheet metal assembly, component assembly and setup, panel wiring and label application, with a basic ability to read schematics.

You will use hand and power tools, read drawings, and work with a team in a detail- oriented environment. The position requires basic math, tool safety, and willingness to learn lean manufacturing and 5S principles.

Qualifications

• High School Education Or Equivalent Experience Required.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical symbols.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools (scale, ruler).
• Ability to perform basic math (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Ability to stand and lift as required; overtime may be needed.
• Clear communication in English; safety-focused and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Verify parts for assembly match the Bill of Materials.
• Assemble electrical panels according to drawings, including sheet metal pieces and mounting components.
• Terminate wire ends and add terminals to connect devices.
• Prepare panels for testing and shipping, including labels and IDs.
• Troubleshoot basic panel wiring and identify issues.
• Learn process improvements and escalate to leadership.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and wear safety gear.
• Implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assist or participate in training measures as assigned.
• Champion our core values and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Wiring & assembly

Reading schematics

Measuring with ruler

Basic math

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing 5S

Hand & power tool use

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Bandsaw

Drills

Job description

NOTE: By submitting an application for this evergreen role, you will be placing your application for future consideration for production assembly roles. An evergreen requisition is an open-ended job posting used by the Company to continuously collect applications. As positions become available that match your experience, desired shift, and other preferences, we'll move your application to open jobs accordingly.

Production Assembler Role Summary:

At Design Ready Controls, an Assembler performs a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing of custom control panels. Work includes wiring tasks, sheet metal assembly, component assembly and setup, panel wiring and label application. This job requires a basic ability to read schematics and drawings, and a good understanding or willingness to learn electrical symbols and how to use hand tools appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify parts for assembly match the Bill of Materials
• Assemble electrical panels according to drawings, including assembling sheet metal pieces, fundamental panel wiring and mounting components
• Terminate wire ends and add terminals as needed that allow the wires to connect to another device
• Prepare panels for testing and shipping, including label application, device IDs, wire organization and tying wires together.
• Troubleshoot basic panel wiring and look for potential electrical issues, including entry into our internal system
• Learn to identify process improvement measures and upscale appropriately to the leadership team
• Maintain a safe and efficient work area, including but not limited to, wearing appropriate safety glasses and safety-toe boots, and escalating unsafe work practices to the leadership team or Human Resources
• Implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing as required. 5S is a methodology that results in a workplace that is clean, uncluttered, safe and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity: “Sort,” “Set in Order,” “Shine,” “Standardize,” and “Sustain.”
• Assist or participate in training measures as assigned
• Champion our core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Candor, Integrity and Earnestness
• Performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, work across multiple product lines after passing required training and relevant assessments successfully

Education and Experience:

High School Education Or Equivalent Experience Required.

Required Abilities and Preferred Skills:

• Ability to use a computer independently, and consistently, to access job documentation and personal records
• Ability to read contrasting colors and correctly identify wire size
• Ability to use basic measurement tools, such as a scale and ruler (mm, cm, inches)
• Ability to perform basic math (addition and subtraction)
• The ability to use hand and power tools safely, efficiently, and with the correct torque applied
• Ability to work overtime on occasion, depending on business needs
• Basic verbal and written communication skills with the ability to understand hardware and tool instructions written in English. (Translation assistance and reasonable accommodations may be available upon request, but the ability to do so depends on the document complexity and source.)
• Strong attention to detail, general spatial awareness and quality workmanship
• Personal integrity, a drive to learn, a teamwork mentality, and being both safety-focused and customer-focused will set the Assembler I up for success
• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently cut, strip, crimp, bend and terminate a range of wire sizes (22 – 500 MCM AWG) at least 50% of the time
• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently utilize hand tools, table‑top tools, drills, torque tools and bandsaw at least 50% of the time
• Ability to stand on one’s feet or walk averaging 1‑2+ hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 10‑25 lbs. frequently on average, and up to 50‑85 lbs. in team lift on occasion

Compensation:

This role typically starts between $18.00 - $21.00/hour depending on experience, qualifications and the shift hired for. Actual hourly rates and shift differentials may vary accordingly, especially if a candidate's experience and qualifications are more in alignment with level II and Advanced Assembler roles.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position or similar positions and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.