Electrical Assembler

Federal Mfg•Statham, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark is seeking a talented Assembler to assemble and erect routine precision mechanical assemblies and mechanisms having various dimensional specifications and operating relationships. Fitting of components, calibration of operating units, alignment and/or balancing of completed assemblies require the application of routine mechanical principles and an increasing knowledge of assembly techniques all in accordance with specifications and quality standards. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is located in our Statham, GA facility.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand Electrical Engineering drawing sets, being able to understand dimensions, and knowledge of electricity and safe practices when working on high-voltage systems.
Previous work experience in dealing with AC motors, motor starters, disconnects and PLC I/O wiring is required.
Must have a strong understanding of safe electrical practices and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must be able to read and interpret bill of materials (BOMs).
Must possess and understand ownership and working on the job until the job is finished.
Must possess strong organizational skills and be able to take direction well.
Must possess a winning, team-player mentality.
Must have ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Must have knowledge of how to operate a calculator and computer.
Must know how to use basic hand tools – cordless drill, pneumatic tools, socket wrenches, open-end and box-end wrenches and screw drivers.
Must supply electrical and hand tools.
Able to travel 30% of the time and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Build Electrical Control Panels – This includes mounting and wiring components in accordance with electrical schematics, panel layouts, and enclosure cutout drawings. Must understand safe practices when dealing with electricity.
Terminate Panels – Terminate all low and high-voltage wires back to the main panel(s) and/or junction boxes.
Install Field Wiring – This includes mounting of various electrical field devices, such as sensors, switches, solenoids, motors, puling cables, and terminating them in junction boxes or control panels.
Redline Electrical Prints – Identify minor errors in electrical drawings sets, wire the system correctly and then document the changes so that the engineers can correct the final drawing set.
Assist in Mechanical Assembly as needed.
Must be able to fit, align and adjust all components on a machine for testing with limited Supervision.
Assist in the test and final adjustments of machines.
May be required to assist in the on-site installation of machines.
Follow and adhere to all Quality and Assembly standards.
Use a variety of hand and power tools.
Read and interpret engineering prints/specifications and/or manufacturing manuals, and/or verbal/written instructions to determine necessary assembly of machine and sub-assemblies.
Use a variety of hand and power tools.
Strictly follow all safety requirements for hand and power tool operation, the assembly of parts, and housekeeping.
Strictly follow all electrical safety requirements and safety requirements for ladder usage, hand and power tool operation, forklift and hoist operation, and housekeeping.