Electrical Assembler

Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.  We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities    

• Performs a variety of complex duties in wiring of all types of electric boxes and controls having a good working knowledge of electronics.
• Works in an efficient and safe manner. 
• Works from wiring diagrams, prototypes, models or verbal instructions. 
• Make conversions to existing electrical systems in a neat and orderly manner using necessary tools and test wiring arrangements. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

A.    Education 

• High School diploma or GED. 
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and mechanical components. 
• Ability to interpret complex instructions and technical drawings. 
• Trade knowledge equivalent to 2 years plus 2-3 years of vocational training.

B.    Experience

• Read and interpret technical drawings to determine materials and assembly instructions. Use soldering, rivets, wiring, and support structures. 
• Read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, assemble circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and control panels.
• Knowledge of using hand and power tools such as wire cutters, crimping tools, and soldering irons.  
• Exceeds all requirements of the basic electrical assembler position with over one year training in the assembler position or similar industry environment.

C.   Preferred Qualifications  

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices is a plus.
• Lays out work sequence using material lists and blueprints.  
• Prepares converted electric boxes and control and makes wiring installation to control boxes as required using such components parts as relays, terminal blocks, transformers and switches.  
• Connects, solders various wires to complex circuit according to wiring diagrams, prototypes, models or oral instructions, using such tools as cordless drills, wire cutters, soldering iron, pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers.  
• Maintain good housekeeping habits at all times.  
• Conducts job performance in a safe manner. 

C.    Technical Skills

• Computer skills
• Mathematical skills

Essential Functions  

•    The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual.
•    The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
•    The ability to work cooperatively with others.
•    The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers.
•    The ability to perform several tasks at once.
•    The ability to follow direction or instruction.
•    The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
•    The ability to lift 40 lbs.
•    The ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, HR Business Partner, at 803-822-9160 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.