Technical Assembler

About the role

SparkCharge is a fast-growing cleantech start-up focused on reducing barriers to Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption. We design, manufacture, and sell portable charging systems for EVs. We are seeking an entrepreneurial hands-on delivery & warehouse associate to assist with expanding our services.

What you'll do

• Assemble Electro-Mechanical Systems, and their sub-assemblies, in a light manufacturing environment.
• Perform these tasks in conformance with written work instructions, and other quality control documentation.
• Maintain proper component traceability and production documentation.
• Perform Acceptance Tests using handheld and automated test equipment.
• Combine electrical wires and cables into multi-strand configurations (wire harnesses).
• Solder circuit boards on an as-needed basis.
• Communicate effectively to the team about manufacturing and/or component issues.
• Contribute to team solutions in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Take ownership of varied work tasks in a startup environment.
• Assist team by performing duties in other areas of production/manufacturing

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED.
• Written and verbal fluency with the English language.
• Ability to read and understand work/test instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in Electro-Mechanical assembly operations.
• Capable of carrying 75# +, when needed; perform assembly work in a standing or sitting position.
• Experience working on teams.
• Commitment to working safely and helping to create an accident-free workplace.
• A high degree of personal accountability. Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to learn quickly, work well under pressure, and adapt to an ever-changing environment.

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Troubleshoot and repair printed circuit boards.
• Work with computerized manufacturing and inventory control systems.
• Work around high voltage, high current, 3-phase electrical systems.
• Work with the various tools of Lean Manufacturing.

Pay Range

$21 - $23 USD per hour (Buffalo Assembly Plant)

Manufacturing

Buffalo, NY