METAL FABRICATOR ASSEMBLER

Job Title

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour and increases based on training progression. Monthly performance incentive and annual merit increase.

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:30 Monday-Thursday

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective: To perform painting and system assembly operations with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Training or equivalent experience with conventional hand tools (ex. torque wrench, vise drill, wire crimpers, pressure gauges, etc.)
• Must pass respirator health assessment and fit test per applicable regulation
• Preferred experience with welding, machining, or metal fabrication

Job Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment to perform duties
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to be cross trained in other functions
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute assignments as given by the supervisor or group leader
• Immediately inform your supervisor of all equipment, process, material, safety, and quality concerns
• Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
• Perform assembly of mechanical and electrical products and systems
• Perform required inspection and validation testing of mechanical and electrical products and systems
• Meet or exceed all quality and quantity requirements
• Perform painting operations utilizing paint accessories (ex. paint booth, HVLP paint gun, pressure pot PPI)
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts
• Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Training other team members as assigned
• Participate in daily housekeeping of assigned areas and other cleanup efforts as assigned
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.

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