Assembly Technician (hiring req)

PowerSecure, Inc.•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Assembly Tech 2 is responsible for assembling power-generation equipment, including generators, enclosures, energy storage units, and PECs. The role follows work instructions derived from engineering drawings to build equipment to specified designs, and performs electrical wiring and final electrical terminations. Responsibilities also include landing and terminating load cables and other critical components of the manufacturing process. Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in servicing, maintaining, assembling, or emplacing power-generation equipment; electrical or mechanical servicing skills involving heavy equipment may also be considered. The position is performed in a general manufacturing environment that may include non-climate-regulated workspaces. It requires standing, stooping, bending, and limited lifting of up to 50 pounds, along with the manual dexterity to manipulate tools and small machine parts. The duties listed describe the general nature of the role and may change based on business or area needs.

Requirements

One year of manufacturing, field-service, or construction experience in the energy sector or a similar industry is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to read measuring devices to 1/16 inch.
Electrical experience is highly preferred.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Proficiency using crimping and stripping tools, a multimeter, and hand tools such as wrenches, ratchets, and torque wrenches.
Electrical wire and cable routing skills and understanding of wiring workmanship standards.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, stooping, bending, limited lifting of up to 50 pounds, and manipulating tools and small machine parts.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, field-service, or construction experience in the energy sector or a similar industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Electrical experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in servicing, maintaining, assembling, or emplacing power-generation equipment; electrical or mechanical servicing of heavy equipment is also considered.

Responsibilities

Assemble complex electrical and mechanical subassemblies according to drawings, bills of material, schematics, and standard procedures.
Use engineering documents and schematics to assemble mechanical parts and wire controls and house power.
Read and understand house-power and communication-wiring drawings, and land and label wiring in TCC/ECC and house-power panels.
Mount the genset on its skid using the correct hardware and meeting torque requirements.
Mount stands and position components including ECC, GBC, SCR, and disconnects on the skid.
Connect and install exhaust parts using the correct hardware and gaskets, meeting torque requirements.
Make load cables using the correct cable gauge and lugs, and perform proper crimping.
Fabricate CAN harnesses, fuel lines, and block-heater hoses.
Install all phases of load cables, bend and install conduit, and assemble DEF pumps, solenoids, and complex DEF systems.
Route electrical wires and cables according to quality workmanship standards.
Coordinate daily tasks with others to align priorities and support smooth assembly operations.
Troubleshoot assembly issues; drill and tap holes; crimp, screw, bolt, and rivet components; mount control units; and create openings for components, wiring, and instruments using hand and power tools, machines, and equipment.
Assist with integration, on-the-job training, and mentoring of new associates.
Perform additional responsibilities and objectives as assigned based on business and area needs.