What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Assembler position at JLS Automation?
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About JLS®: We supply easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry that solve complex packaging challenges. JLS custom vision-guided primary and secondary robotic packaging systems are user-friendly, easy to operate, fast to start-up, and ensure both worker and food safety. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee-centered culture. JLS® offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.
Position Summary: The Electrical Assembler will be responsible for the full-scale building, wiring, and testing of control panels, as well as fitting, assembling, and wiring robotic systems in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Installs conduit and electrical wiring, and assembles components in control cabinets, electrical and industrial equipment, and related industrial apparatus, according to blueprints wiring diagrams.
- Work from electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, written and verbal communications, and own knowledge to determine the location and placement of electrical assemblies, conduit, fittings, motors, controls, and components.
- Layout, plan, and perform a wide variety of wiring and shop floor assembly installations consisting of but not limited to the mechanical fastening of electronic/electrical components to electrical panels and electrical enclosures.
- Cut, and route wires to various circuits. Check for continuity, proper markings, and circuit integrity. Verify work performed by making static and/or simulated operational tests to determine proper component or sequential circuit performance to meet machine operational requirements.
- Complete point-to-point machine and conveyor wiring.
- Use common assembly, hand and power tools, drills, conduit benders, pipe threading equipment, and measuring devices such as voltmeters and continuity testers as required.
- System testing consisting of checking input/output to all devices, verifying correct operations of devices and systems.
- Assist Engineering with machine testing and factory acceptance testing as needed.
- Use forklift as needed for material handling tasks, and maintain forklift training and certification.
- Assist in maintaining grounds and facility as needed.
- Strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree or technical education is a plus
- 5-8 years of related experience in layout, assembly, wiring, and testing of PLC electrical control panels
- Able to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and electrical schematics
- Experience working with and installing electrical conduit a plus
- Industrial equipment wiring experience (sensors, disconnects, etc.)
- Troubleshooting experience preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing floor that requires regular standing and walking for most of the workday. Subject to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
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