Assembler

Pay Rate: $18 Per hour

Summary:

• Responsible for performing the final assembly operations of electricity transformers according to prescribed standard methods and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks across various work centers, including Tank-up, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, cover bander, palletizing, and final assembly.
• Attach and install critical component parts and sub-assemblies to transformer tanks (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands, etc.).
• Anchor core/coil assemblies into tanks, ensuring precision and quality.
• Execute various hand assembly, fitting, and adjusting operations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Retrieve, assemble, and securely attach covers, maintaining consistent standards.
• Conduct temperature checks, install and inspect components, initiate and troubleshoot leak checks, repair leaking units, and perform fluid checks to ensure proper oil use.
• Load, operate, and unload the vacuum system efficiently.
• Use small power hand tools as required, demonstrating proficiency and safety awareness.
• Follow written communications, including operating instructions (VOP), BOM lists, production schedules, and WSRA.
• Expertly rework nonconforming parts and products to meet quality standards.
• Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• No education required.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE): Gloves, Over the Elbow Sleeves, Safety Glasses, Ear plugs, Steel Toe, Metatarsal Guards.
• Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrates effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic.
• Comprehends written and verbal work instructions accurately.
• Upholds company’s values and philosophy.