Advanced Assembler

At Design Ready Controls, the Advanced Assembler position performs a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing of custom control panels and likely has 4 years of prior assembly or related electrical industry experience. Work includes complex wiring tasks, sheet metal assembly, panel layout and setup, panel wiring and label application. This job requires an advanced ability to read schematics and drawings, a solid understanding of component functionality and the ability to troubleshoot and identify issues.

An Advanced Assembler may operate with less documentation or work instructions than Assembler I-IIs and is expected to employ independent, critical thinking to build product to customer specifications. Products assembled primarily by an Advanced Assembler should generally pass safety and quality standards the first time without requiring rework (exceptions may apply). They are expected to adapt to change and be readily available to switch from one product to the next as needed without it significantly impacting their productivity.

General Responsibilities

• Layout complex electrical panel designs based on drawings from engineers
• Perform advanced troubleshooting by identifying hardware or ancillary components that may not be listed in the Bill of Materials
• Assemble electrical panels according to drawings, including assembling sheet metal pieces, fundamental panel wiring and mounting components
• Use a crane and/or hoist to move and prop up heavy control panels before and after work is performed on panels
• Prepare panels for testing and shipping, including label application, device IDs, wire organization and tying wires together.
• Communicate and document potential wiring and/or electrical issues to the supervisor, Quality Control, and/or Engineering as appropriate
• Actively identify process improvement measures and escalate appropriately to the supervisor
• Maintain a safe and efficient work area
• Implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing as required.
• Assist or participate in training measures as assigned
• Performs a variety of tasks as directed
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• 4 years of experience working in an assembler role in manufacturing environment or electrical industry preferred
• Ability to work independently without requiring direct supervision
• Ability to read complex schematics and 2D assembly drawings, and must understand electrical panel component layouts and functionality
• The ability to use a crane/hoist and pallet jack safely and in accordance with guidelines
• Ability to work overtime on occasion, depending on business needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails with the engineering team
• Advanced ability to multi-task, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, general spatial awareness and quality workmanship
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate well with others
• Personal integrity, a drive to learn, a teamwork mentality, and being both safety-focused and customer-focused will set the Advanced Assembler up for success
  
  

Education

• High school education or equivalent required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently cut, strip, crimp, bend and terminate a range of wire sizes
• Ability to use hand(s) to frequently utilize hand tools, table-top tools, drills, torque tools and bandsaw
• Ability to lift up to 10-25 lbs. frequently on average, and up to 50-85 lbs. in team lift on occasion
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay :$23.00-$26.00 DOE
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST.
  
  

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer.

Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.