General Assembly

ASSEMBLER

Summary

Assembles high voltage switchgear components partially or completely, including amprupters, contacts, crating, phase, or racking assembly; working at bench or on shop floor by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following drawings.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.
• Operates drill presses, punch presses, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.
• Disassembles power brake boosters, air-brake compressors, and valves for salvage of parts.
• Maintain quality standards throughout assembly process by preforming quality checks using ‘Factory Acceptance Sheets’.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

 essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Staring Hourly Rate: $17.00