Assembler

Assembly Technician II Cobalt TN - Lenoir, TN 37771 Job Description Summary: The Electrical Troubleshooting Lead is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and preventing electrical issues on all boat models throughout the assembly process. This role serves as the primary electrical technical resource on the production floor, supporting daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and minimizing downtime. The Lead will work closely with the engineering team to receive training on all new models and electrical systems, and will provide technical training and guidance to assembly-line operators. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair electrical issues on boats in various stages of assembly. Perform root-cause analysis on recurring electrical faults and recommend corrective actions. Verify proper installation and function of wiring, electrical components, controls, lighting, sensors, and onboard systems. Utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, digital multimeters, and diagnostic tools to ensure system integrity. Document all repairs, adjustments, and findings according to company procedures. Technical Training & Support: Train assembly-line operators on proper electrical installation methods, safety practices, and new processes introduced with each model. Serve as the technical point of contact for line operators requiring assistance or clarification on electrical tasks. Create or contribute to job aids, troubleshooting guides, and training materials. Collaboration With Engineering: Participate in training sessions with the engineering department for all new models, electrical systems, and updated components. Provide feedback to engineers on manufacturability, design issues, and opportunities for process improvements. Assist with prototype builds, pre-production testing, and validation of electrical systems. Quality & Compliance: Ensure all electrical work meets company standards, industry regulations, and ABYC/NMMA requirements (if applicable). Conduct inspections at key assembly stages to prevent defects and ensure consistent quality. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical assembly, reliability, and efficiency. Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with experience working with electrical systems. Two-year Vocational degree in electrical systems preferred. Boat operation experience preferred; experience with common hand tools preferred. Understanding of basic DC electrical systems and diagnostic equipment. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Qualifications None Physical Demands Regularly required to work at, lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs., traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. Physical exertion is required. Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area. Sits 1 hours Stands 8 hours Walks 1 hours Drives 0 hours Employee Lifts and/or Carries: Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 40 (lbs) Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent Fine Manipulation - Right Occasional Left Occasional Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: Right - None b. Left - None Employee is required to perform these activities: Bending-At-Waist Frequent Squatting Frequent Climbing - Ladders, Stairs Occasional Kneeling - On Ground Occasional Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasional