Production Technician

Production Technician

Pay Rate - $23.00 Safety Shoes: Metatarsal protection needed 1st Shift *** is seeking a Production Technician for its Panelboard / Switchboard Satellite Operation. Position Overview: The Production Technician is responsible for a wide range of skills including: wire, assemble, fit and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment. Perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection. Use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled. Perform all assignments within acceptable quantity and perfect quality requirements in keeping within assigned functions.

Essential Functions: In this role, you will:

• Assemble panelboards and/or switchboards to customer specification based on electrical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and work instructions with the use of hand and power tools.
• Inspect and test finished products to maintain quality standards and ensure conformance with specifications and codes.
• Use various tools, such as wire strippers and pliers to perform the electrical wiring assembly of panelboards and/or switchboards.
• Maintain expected progress of jobs in the area of assignment and communicate problem areas or part shortages.
• Receive and put away material; prepare finished products for shipment.
• Perform Lean Initiatives by recommending suggestions for improvement related to quality, work processes, and environmental safety and health. Maintain equipment, tools, and work area per established 5S guidelines.
• Cross-train and flex across functions based on development and business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience in an assembly related role with the use of hand and/or power tools (experience in automotive repairs, construction, carpentry, or other assembly type environments will be considered) or completion of a one-year Technical School diploma from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• *** will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• CNC bus fabrication, press brake, or related experience.
• Experience with wiring diagrams, schematics, and power flow to install correct wires.
• Experience with measuring tools, torque tolerance, and hardware assembly.
• Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, drill press, press brake, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment.

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands.
• Lift 35lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading).
• Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.