Electrical Assembler I

Bauer Compressors•Norfolk, VA

6h•$18 - $25

About The Position

Assembles electrical components and/or subassemblies for compressors while meeting required quality standards and achieving maximum efficiency. The role involves reading blueprints and schematics, installing and connecting electrical components, building wiring harnesses, routing and terminating cables, and installing completed assemblies or subassemblies as needed. The employee also supports production by communicating parts needs and build changes, maintaining quality and safety standards, and performing coworkers’ duties during absences within the department. The position requires regular attendance and adherence to company policies, the employee handbook, the safety manual, Workmanship Standards, and the ISO quality system. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles or fumes, electrical-shock risk, loud noise, and occasional extreme temperatures. Safety glasses are required; hearing protection may be needed. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with occasional overtime and weekend hours required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least one year of related point-to-point electrical wiring experience, or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Proficient in reading and interpreting standard measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, and squares.
Able to follow directions and work independently.
Fluent in English and able to communicate effectively with others.
Able to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment.
Able to identify and safely operate standard hand, power, and air tools.
High-quality standards.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of and ability to incorporate Lean problem-solving methodologies, such as 5-Why and Fishbone Diagrams, to facilitate process improvement.
General understanding of other assembly functions, including piping, tubing (bending and swaging), and belt alignment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints and schematics and use them to place parts; receive verbal instructions about assigned duties.
Install and connect electrical components, including transformers, terminal boards, and transistors, according to blueprints.
Build wiring harnesses to required specifications.
Run cabling efficiently and terminate cable ends properly.
Follow schematics accurately when pinning out control boxes.
Communicate parts needs for assemblies and harnesses to the immediate supervisor.
Use specialized tooling required in the assigned area and complete certifications when required.
Connect component lead wires to printed circuits or routes, and connect wires between component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
Install finished assemblies or subassemblies as needed.
Perform coworkers’ job functions during absences within the department.
Maintain the work environment in accordance with Lean 5S standards and perform tasks in accordance with company safety standards.
Understand the BOM change process and communicate change requirements throughout the build.
Follow the employee handbook and safety manual.
Maintain working knowledge of Workmanship Standards and the ISO quality system, and apply them in daily work.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Adhere to company policies and model adherence to those policies.