Assembler II

About the role

We are seeking a 2nd shift Assembly Technician to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. The Assembly Technician will be responsible for assisting in performing work on mechanical or electrical apparatus associated with large generation equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, disassembling, cleaning, refurbishment, manufacturing, winding, and reassembly of stationary and rotating power generation equipment. Work occurs under direct supervision and/or in combination with experienced technicians using engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn, retain, and demonstrate adherence to company safety practices and policies
• Report to the assigned working shift and adhere to all break schedules
• Conduct oneself in a respectful manner
• Perform all shop-related tasks in any assigned department under direct oversight to complete jobs within a prescribed time
• Perform all assigned basic disassembly and assembly-related operations using measuring equipment, hand tools, and/or power tools
• Complete all assigned tasks following verbal and written direction, company processes, and procedures without deviation
• Assist with the safe operation of jib cranes and overhead bridge cranes
• Learn, retain, and demonstrate safe operation of sit-down and stand-up forklifts with lifting capacities up to 10,000 pounds
• Learn, retain, and demonstrate safe operation of small and medium blast booth cabinets
• Available to work scheduled extended weekday hours and weekend hours to support production needs

Travel

Travel is possible to support field service activities, but is not required.

Education And Required Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience within a service shop atmosphere
• Trade schooling preferred
• Mechanical aptitude to demonstrate the ability to perform basic disassembly and assembly
• Ability to use various hand tools and operate power tools (e.g., drills, grinders)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, convert decimal to fractions and vice versa)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to use and interpret basic measuring tools such as scales and tape measures

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Generous 401k match
• Health and wellness programs
• Generous time off