METAL FABRICATOR ASSEMBLER

Power Drives Inc.•Buffalo, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Power Drives, Inc. (PDI) is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI provides high-quality solutions backed by engineering expertise and industry experience. The Metal Fabricator Assembler performs painting and system assembly operations with a focus on quality and efficiency. The position is 100% onsite in a climate-controlled environment, with access to the bus line and/or free parking. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with a monthly performance incentive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Training or equivalent experience with conventional hand tools, such as a torque wrench, vise drill, wire crimpers, and pressure gauges.
Must pass a respirator health assessment and fit test per applicable regulation.
Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow-up.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use diverse hand tools and equipment to perform duties.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to be cross-trained in other functions.
Ability to stand throughout the entire shift.
Comfort with repetitive tasks, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting up to 40 pounds, and prolonged standing in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with welding, machining, or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Execute assignments as given by a supervisor or group leader.
Immediately inform a supervisor of equipment, process, material, safety, and quality concerns.
Follow work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures.
Assemble mechanical and electrical products and systems.
Perform required inspection and validation testing of mechanical and electrical products and systems.
Meet or exceed quality and quantity requirements.
Perform painting operations using accessories such as a paint booth, HVLP paint gun, and pressure pot PPI.
Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts.
Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required.
Train other team members as assigned.
Participate in daily housekeeping of assigned areas and other cleanup efforts as assigned.
Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned.
Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates.