Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
•    Build and assemble mechanical components for Switchgear and/or Breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
•    Perform maintenance and proper use of tools.
•    Perform in process inspections; ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
•    Perform all ship prep functions including splitting gear.
•    Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
•    Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.

Minimum Qualifications
•    Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
•    Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
•    Basic knowledge of a variety of hand/power tools.
•    Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Basic computer knowledge considered an asset.
•    Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
•    Prior ability or interest in building or repairing mechanical components considered an asset.
•    Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.
•    Basic knowledge of one line and three-line drawings.
•    Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
•    Positive attitude.
•    Willingness to learn.
•    Ability to follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
•    Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
•    Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
•    Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
•    Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
•    Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
•    Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
•    Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
•    Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
•    Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.\

Working Conditions
•    Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
•    Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and            respirators when required.
•    Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, etc.) 
•    Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment.

Physical Requirements
•    Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders
•    Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction 
•    Continuous standing and walking
•    Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
•    Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.
•    Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties