Wiring Associate (1st shift)

Overview

This position is responsible for the effective utilization of materials, equipment and systems in the assembly of moderately complex to very complex products and/or electrical wiring.

Performs electrical wiring assembly on medium to large sized parts or panels.

Performs final assembly of wiring and panels to Switchboard unit.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative and Ingenuity)



* Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys assessment


* Ability to read complex blueprints and work independently


* Good understanding of electrical principles and UL requirements helpful


* Expertise with basic hand tools, air tools, gages, and torque wrenches


* 3-5 years previous Assembly experience required

EFFORT (Physical Demand, Mental or Visual Demand)



* Must have excellent natural or corrected vision


* Ability to lift up to 26 pounds


* Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing


* Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms



* Uses a great deal of independent judgement and initiative to evaluate, troubleshoot and


* resolve assembly problems

RESPONSIBILITY (Equipment or Process, Material or Product, Safety of Others, Work of Others)



* Read and understand moderately complex to very complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics


* Assembles very small to very large sized parts and performs wiring assembly


* Utilizes a wide variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment


* When discrepancies occur between bill of materials and drawings, utilizes independent judgement to determine course of action


* Performs entire wiring assembly operation of one job (from pre-arranged kit) from start to finish


* Responsible for own quality check


* Utilizes computer system for clocking start and finish of job


* Responsible for own product quality, proper measuring techniques, and tool use and care


* Quarantines non-conforming product according to standards and determines the disposition of the product in question


* Evaluates and performs basic to moderately complex troubleshooting, and obtains support from supervision, and engineering as needed


* May periodically provide input to supervision, engineering, and quality groups relative to product improvement


* Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements


* Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets

JOB CONDITIONS (Working Conditions, Hazards)



* Safety shoes and safety glasses are required


* Work is performed in an Assembly line environment in a manufacturing plant


* Noise level is within normal and acceptable standards for environment


* Proper use of various hand tools and cutting tools required


* Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a lad...