ASSEMBLER

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

About the role

To assemble, test and tag hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Pay

$17.50 per hour. Employees have opportunities for salary increases through our tiered training program, as well as monthly performance incentives.

Schedule

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Thursday. Climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow-up supervision
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift
• Customer service and quality driven
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Ability to be cross-trained in other functions
• Observant, attentive to detail, and quality conscious
• Self-motivated and task driven
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments as given by the supervisor or group leader
• Meet or exceed quality of work and quantity expectations
• Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
• Utilize measurement devices like calipers, digital scales, and gage clocks to perform quality checks as required
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts
• Immediately inform supervisor or group leader of all equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns
• Train other team members as assigned
• Participate in daily area clean-up and facility clean-up efforts as assigned
• Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Set up machinery and properly use protractors and other jigs and fixtures as required
• Ensure completed product and left-over materials are returned to proper locations
• Accept reassignments to other departments as workload dictates

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Repetitive tasks
• Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
• Standing for long periods of time
• Bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling
• Working in a fast-paced production setting