Electrical Assembler

Company: BW Flexible Systems
Location: Duncan
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform duties required to install electrical wiring, electrical components, conduit, and fittings following established procedures and working from work orders, wiring diagrams, drawings, and verbal instructions. Encourages others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential. Actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Drill and tap holes in specified locations for mounting control units, using hand tools, drill press, and following drawings and diagrams.
  
• Attach breakers, sensors, junction boxes, relays, transformers, insulators, control cabinets, signs, faceplates, and other components with bolts and screws, using wrenches and screwdrivers.
  
• Label and terminate wires in electrical enclosures.
  
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, ladder diagrams, I/O schematics, etc.
  
• Connect color-coded wires, following wiring diagram.
  
• Pull wire through conduit, making proper connections as specified in drawings.
  
• Cut, thread, and bend conduit of all types and sizes.
  
• Create and assemble wiring harnesses and wire kits.
  
• Solder connections and crimp connectors to wire ends, using soldering iron and pliers.
  
• Inspect systems and electrical parts to detect hazards, defects, and need for adjustments or repair.
  
• Identify and conform electrical classifications, including hazardous locations, according to regulations.
  
• Safely use and understand electrical testing devices (i.e. volt-amp meters, meggers, phase rotation meters, etc).
  
• Report defective material, parts, and equipment, as well as unusual conditions to department leader.
  
• Identify, communicate, and document improvements to procedures and processes.
  
• Comply with company standards for attendance and hours of work.
  
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition, informing supervisor of defective or faulty equipment or materials and unusual conditions, maintaining quality standards, and following safety rules.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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  • High School diploma or equivalent with additional electrical course work and minimum of 5 years related electrical assembly experience
    
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    • An Associates Degree in mechatronics, electrical or related field and minimum of 3 years related electrical assembly experience
      
      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
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      • Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
        
      • Basic math, use of basic hand tools, measuring devices and sizing methods
        
      • Good electrical aptitude, familiarity with PLC's, pneumatics and electrical test equipment.
        
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
        
      • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
        
      • Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
        
      • Ability to reflect on completed tasks, identifying what worked well, what did not and what could be done differently next time.
        
      • Flexibility to work in other areas as workload requires.
        
      • Ability to work safely, maintain positive behaviors and communicate with others in a professional manner.
        
      • Must be willing and able to work overtime as workload requires.
        
        PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
        
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        • Physical requirements include the ability to lift, push/pull, walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, stoop, climb heights, and in and out of machines.
          
        • Close visual work.
          
        • Ability to periodically lift up to 50 lbs.
          
        • Ability to stand for long durations.
          
          PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
          
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          • Experience in precision assembly
            
          • Experience with packaging equipment and/or systems
            
            You should be proficient in:
            
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            • Blueprint Reading
              
            • Electrical Schematics
              
            • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
              
            • PLC Wiring Experience
              

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