Primary Assembly Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Safely operate mechanical equipment and tools to assemble units, systems and sub-assemblies to fulfill customer orders. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and work order information, and follow written and verbal instruction to determine parts, supplies, materials, sub-assemblies, and equipment required to complete job builds.
• Verify quality and dimensional accuracy of parts and sub-assemblies, turning back parts that are out of tolerance.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, sandblast booth, overhead crane, mobile equipment, welding equipment and various other equipment to complete assembly work.
• Cut, fit, and install insulating papers and boards in assemblies.
• Paint and coat assemblies using spray booth and/or by hand.
• Breakdown and perform finishing work to prepare equipment for shipment.
• Perform QC (Quality Control) procedures and processes to ensure part(s) meet defined quality criteria and tolerances.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.  Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty.  Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Ability to read words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Ability to work independently and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Ability to prioritization and manage time effectively.  Ability to read and understand complex drawings and technical work instructions. Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System.

Professional Investment .  Demonstrated commitment to own personal professional development and learning.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in manufacturing assembly, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills.  Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical work instructions.  Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision and dexterity. Ability to safely use cranes and hoists.  Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System. Ability to learn and perform basic welding functions.  Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., forklift).
• Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand, and walk for long periods of time, bend, and perform repetitive hand movements using hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms.  Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.  Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators (fit test required), safety glasses/goggles, may be required.   

The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is $21.00 - $31.00 + benefits.   

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$21.00 - $31.00 / Hourly

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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