Shop Floor General Labor

LEMA’s mission is to develop sustainable products that meet critical human needs (https://www.lema.io/). We build technology that provides clean energy, clean water, payment processing and more, to remote communities both domestic and abroad. We’re looking for talented, technical, and driven teammates to build our growing team!

Position Summary

LEMA is looking for an addition to its manufacturing shop floor team to facilitate the assembly wiring, and testing of electrical panels containing high and low voltage, or other mechanical units according to specifications. This role will also offload other team members by planning manufacturing orders and assembly orders as well as kitting builds.

Position Details

• Department: Manufacturing
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Employment Status: full-time
• Primary Location: St. Paul, MN
• R&D Site support: Occasional support required at the Somerset Wi, R&D site
• Hours and Expectations
• 100% in-person
• Normal business hours Monday thru Friday (somewhat flexible)
• Benefits Immediately Available:
• Group Health Insurance LEMA pays 25% of Employee Portion
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Life and AD&D - $50,000 Maximum
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life – 1 to 6x annual earnings up to $2.5M
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Paid Voluntary
• Health Savings Account HSA
• Flexible Spending Account FSA
• 24/7 Health Advocacy Program
• Adoption Assistance program (after 180 day eligibility)
• 15 Days PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays (1 as Birthday)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Float among varying requirements to facilitate the build process at all stages.
• Able to work with the manufacturing and business teams to plan sub-assembly and assembly build schedules.
• Allocate and kit received materials to jobs in plan or process.
• Kit planned and in-process builds.
• Ability to see what needs to be done and jump in to do it.
• Perform final testing and verification of assembled electrical panels for functionality and safety.

• Implement repairs or adjustments to fix defective products, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Conduct thorough testing of repaired products to verify functionality.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers on product usage and maintenance.
• Update assembly steps, tools required, safety precautions, and quality control measures.
• Review and update work instructions and SOPs as needed to reflect changes in processes or products.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

The main requirement is that you show up to consistently perform and improve your role. You will encounter unknowns and will personally solve challenges. You should have relevant experience to show you can solve problems in your area.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or four to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electrical trade school/certifications and/or demonstrated success in electrical assembly including the ability to translate electrical schematics into finished wiring.
• (Desired) Knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) including electrical systems using 120/277 and 277/480 volts multi-phase systems and the ability to read, interpret and understand electrical schematics(Desired) Demonstrated success in one or more of the following electrical applications: Electrical Control Panel Assembly/Installation, Industrial Panel Building, installation or assembly of industrial electrical distribution systems involving 120-480 volts
• Electrical Panels - Knowledge of high and low voltage panel wiring, electrical circuitry, wire sizing, connector selection, crimping, soldering, grounding, and interpretation of wiring diagrams and electrical circuits. Demonstrated experience in panel product layout, assembly, wiring, with specific experience with panels containing high voltage AC.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Ability: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite.

• Physical Requirements
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55114 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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