Assembler I - Vallen : Job Details

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Join our team as Vallen's Assembler I. This position performs often highly detailed / technical and repetitive assembly, drilling, cutting, wiring, testing, packaging, labeling and the various other tasks required in the production of electrical control panels and sub-assemblies. Under the supervision of the production supervisor and/or lead person the systems assembler drills, cuts, wires, tests, packages and labels various subassemblies and electrical products.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs often highly detailed / technical and highly repetitive assembly, drilling, cutting, wiring, testing, packaging and labeling.
• Refers questions to the lead person and/or production supervisor.
• Notifies the lead person and/or production supervisor of part discrepancies in regards to production, appearance and/or quality issues.
• Notifies the lead person and/or production supervisor of any potential inventory or shop supply shortages.
• Insures parts are correctly identified.
• Recognizes all component parts in assigned work cell.
• Assists in the maintaining of machines.
• Communicates with the Engineering Department concerning quality issues.
• Communicates with the lead person and/or production supervisor in regards to machine priority and malfunction.
• Reviews production orders with the lead person and/or production supervisor.
• Assists in the training of new associates regarding job duties and production techniques.
• Works to standard assembly procedures as established.
• Maintains a steady rate of work so as to meet or exceed standard labor costs.
• Maintains productivity board as required.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required.

RequirementsEducation and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• 3-4 years or more related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous electrical experience is required

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as wiring diagrams, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge of the Internet
• Basic safety knowledge (i.e., proper lifting techniques, etc.)

Work Environment (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Long and varied hours required occasionally
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
• Ability to work in dusty conditions

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move more than 75 pounds with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a scanning device, computer, copier, fax machine and telephone, etc.
• Ability to pass written and driving equipment tests
• Ability to operate equipment