Assembler (1st shift)

Assembler Position

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

As the Assembler you will join our Durex Industries team and support fabricating, machining, and assembling parts for both subassemblies and final assemblies. This includes performing tasks required to prepare, assemble, and test components, ensuring that all products meet quality standards and adhere to project specifications.

Your Responsibilities

• Retrieve and organize necessary materials, components, and tools based on work orders and/or blueprints.
• Assemble parts and components accurately and efficiently following specified instructions and diagrams.
• Conduct detailed inspections and tests to ensure the accuracy and functionality of assembled products, and update the Inspection Report accordingly
• Perform thorough inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of assembled products.
• Conduct live power tests to ensure all assemblies meet performance and safety standards.
• Operate machines to prepare materials for assembly, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and operation to meet assembly requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection reports detailing the quality checks, tests, and outcomes of each assembly.
• Adhere to the company's Quality Policy and work to ensure all assembled products meet the highest quality standards.
• Follow ISO 9001:2000 standards and company-defined procedures to maintain consistency in all work performed.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• Report any safety hazards or concerns to management immediately.
• Follow all company policies, including those outlined in the employee handbook, to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Actively participate in identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed.

Our Requirements

• Preferred at least one year of manufacturing experience as an Assembler or in a related role, with relevant training or experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with whole numbers, fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Solid understanding and experience using various measuring instruments to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure documents.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Ability to use hand tools, machines, and measuring equipment proficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $17.51

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws