Electrical Assembler

JOA Human Resources•Sheboygan Falls, WI

90d

About The Position

The Electrical Assembler assists with wiring and assembly operations for a variety of sub-assemblies and electrical panels. The role involves reading entry-level blueprints, shop orders, specifications, and other instructions to accurately and promptly build and assemble parts and equipment. Work takes place in a production environment and includes assembling and wiring electrical components, control panels, pushbutton stations, and basic motor wiring. The employee also uses material-handling equipment, overhead cranes, and rigging procedures, and maintains a clean work area. The position requires a high-school-equivalent education, basic mathematical skills, the ability to read manufacturing instructions, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. The employee must communicate effectively, organize work, multitask, and collaborate with others. Forklift operation, CAD-document navigation, ERP-system familiarity, and domestic and international travel are preferred. The role requires use of safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection as applicable. Physical duties include regularly standing and moving between work areas, frequently handling items with the hands, occasionally performing activities such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching above the shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds regularly. The employee uses hand and powered tools, electrical testing and terminating equipment, tap-and-die equipment, ladders, and pneumatic tools. The production environment may involve moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, electrical-shock risk, and loud to very loud noise. Employees are expected to report hazards and unsafe practices, use required PPE, and participate in safety activities.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and make metric-system conversions.
Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to collaborate with others, including in person, to proactively develop solutions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and regularly lifting up to 25 pounds.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to navigate CAD documents.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel is preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and follow entry-level blueprints, shop orders, specifications, and other instructions to build and assemble parts and equipment accurately and on time.
Lay out, assemble, and wire pushbutton stations.
Lay out panels, drill and tap them, and assemble components.
Lay out and assemble control panels.
Perform basic motor wiring.
Assemble and wire electrical components.
Operate material-handling equipment.
Use overhead cranes and follow rigging procedures.
Maintain a clean work area.
Locate and stock parts, deburr parts, and maintain workspace cleanliness as needed.
Participate in department cleanup and improvement projects.
Report hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents, wear required PPE, and participate in safety activities.