Production Associate I

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate I assembles simple to moderately complex mechanical products, using materials, equipment, and systems effectively. This role performs the first operation on the Switchboard line, taking sheet-metal raw material and forming and assembling cabinetry. The associate reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and schematics; assembles medium-sized to very large parts; and performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting involving quality, engineering, or materials issues. The role is responsible for product quality, accurate measuring, and proper tool use and care, and works with supervision and engineering for support when needed. Work takes place on an assembly line in a manufacturing plant, with safety shoes and safety glasses required. The position involves repetitive hand and arm motions, reaching, pulling, pushing, bending, and regular lifting of parts up to 26 pounds. Alternative lifting methods are used for heavier parts.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and bills of materials.
One to two years of mechanical assembly experience.
Experience with basic hand tools, air tools, gauges, and torque wrenches.
Ability to lift up to 26 pounds on a regular basis.
Excellent natural or corrected vision.
Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms, reach overhead, pull, push, and bend.
Ability to perform the job without alternating between sitting and standing.
Use of safety shoes and safety glasses is required.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Form and assemble cabinetry from sheet-metal raw material as the first operation on the Switchboard line.
Read and understand simple to moderately complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and schematics.
Assemble medium-sized to very large parts.
Troubleshoot basic to moderately complex quality, engineering, and materials issues; obtain support from supervision and engineering as needed.
Lift parts weighing up to 26 pounds and use alternative lifting methods for heavier parts, including overhead cranes and lift devices.
Use a variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.
Use the computer system to clock job start and finish times and retrieve prints, bills of materials, and job specifications.
Maintain responsibility for product quality, proper measuring techniques, and tool use and care.
Establish and maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.