Electrical Assembler

the Client•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will assemble, fit, and mount sub-assemblies, components, and standard and near-standard fixed assemblies in Motor Control Centers, Enclosed Control, and related assemblies and sub-assemblies. You will perform assembly required for test preparation and final inspection, and assemble and wire units, relay panels, panel boards, space heaters, and control panels. You will bend and install power cable and leads, fabricate pre-cable unit, panel and MTB harnesses, and power leads, and use established power checking procedures and equipment to verify electrical/mechanical integrity of units assembled, while staging parts for customer orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Work from oral or written instructions from supervision and/or prints, inspection reports, manufacturing information sheets, and standard or near-standard wiring diagrams.
Utilize manufacturing information sheets, determine necessary parts, write requisitions, and obtain materials from stock areas.
Assemble and fit parts and components to form sub-assemblies, or completed assemblies.
Assemble and wire control devices, cutting wires to length.
Make adjustments to ensure correct alignment and clearances.
Install units, pan assemblies and cover up steel, meters, kirk keys, pull boxes, reactors, relays, fuses, MTB assemblies, panel boards, space heaters, transformers, etc. by mounting/bolting into place.
Assemble and install bus work such as lug adapters, cross over bus, splices, etc.
Make pre-bent cable unit, MTB and control panel harnesses using pre-cable boards, control panels and hand crimp lugs if necessary.
Cut, install and connect wire and/or cable in units where circuitry requires additional relays, timers, fuses, etc.
Cut, form and connect control wire, power wire and cable, point to point on units, relay panels, control panels, and space heaters.
Make solder connections.
Modify standard assemblies or doors as received.
May alter hole cutouts, etc. using hand or power tools.
Make wiring changes as required.
Make necessary mechanical repairs, replacements or changes.
Use buzzer as required to assure proper wiring connections.
Use a floor-operated overhead crane and jib cranes.
Move units, harnesses, device panels, etc. from one area to another.
Mark wires, devices or terminals as required.
Identify harness and/or panels with job and unit number.
Apply component ID labels such as "Brady Markers" or "Dymo" labels if required.
Identify work and maintain records as required.
From information provided, stage necessary component parts/material in a manner which allows for the smooth flow of order activities through the assembly/manufacturing process.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance where applicable with systems and/or programs such as, but not limited to ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001, Underwriters Laboratory, NEMA, etc.
Participate in and demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Client Business System (EBS), Client Safety Process (ESP), etc.
Determine the quality of work reporting problems to area supervisor or Quality Control personnel.
Maintain piece count and associated records where applicable.
Read shop orders and drawings to determine assembly procedures such as component types and configuration, mounting locations and clearances required.
Wear all safety equipment and observe all hygiene requirements as specified and directed.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide health and safety procedures and rules.
Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
Actively participate in accident, injury, and illness prevention activities.
Develop job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
Conduct accident, near-miss accident, or potential hazard investigations.
Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
Maintain housekeeping in work area.
Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.
Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.