Electrical Product Assembler - 3rd Shift

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The electrical product assembler role lies within our final assembly department. This role is responsible for making the connection from the internal assembly to the external assembly and adding on any external components (bushings, radiators, etc.). Employees in this role must develop skills in Tank Equipment, Wiring, Conduit, Drop In and Encasement. S/he may be responsible to perform repairs on units, parts, or incoming materials.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written. Follows drawings, Bill of Materials, and other established manufacturing procedures. Coordinate and communicate with supervision and team leads

Read and understand schedule and work flow requirements

Get materials from storage areas, and complete kits with hardware and parts

Be able to read, understand and follow guidelines set forth by Engineering Instructions and Manufacturing Procedures

Able to read blueprints and assemble components per drawings provided and established standards.

Inspect assemblies, product, processes, and materials for conformance to design criteria, applicable specifications, and inspection procedures

Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly. Visually check equipment to ensure it is in normal operating condition.

Verify lifts and cranes before use (crane cable & limit switches)

Perform minor equipment repairs and machine maintenance

Use shop floor labor collection system accurately. Punch in and out of operations appropriately for all types of work (direct labor, indirect labor, rework, etc).

Write maintenance work orders for damaged tooling and equipment when necessary.

Ability to utilize computer system to review procedures, drawings, non-conformances, etc.

Perform work in other departments as needed.

Follow all safety procedures and policies of the company

Will perform repair work on oily components inside and outside of the tank as required.

Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly. Train on 5S principles.

Assist in training of new operators.

Investigate potential and actual non-conformances, and recommend corrective action

May work in Med Power, Large Power or EHV product lines

Weld components with appropriate techniques (optional)

Perform other work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Utilize portable scaffold and steps, ladders, radial and band saw, vacuum cleaner, hydraulic jacks, threading machine, hi-press crimpers, grinder, stud gun, hand drill, pneumatic wrenches, mallet, sledge, pry bars, blocks, wire stripper, hand crimper, overhead jib crane, chains, slings, vacuum pumps, forklift truck, air bearings

Able to operate various machines including wire crimpers, heat guns, air pallets, punches, sanders, band saws, grinders, stud welders, pipe threaders, shears, drilles, welders, plasma cutters, and other related equipment.

Materials used in this position include tanks, covers, current transformers, tap changers, gear assemblies, oil gauges, pressure gauge, cabinets, housings, bushings, operating mechanisms, finished transformers, flanges, lightning arrestors, wood, steel rod, nitrogen and others. Breaker stands, breaker poles, breaker C.T.'s, galvanized steel beams, & SF6 gas

Often works at heights up to 15’ or more.

Work varies from working at ground level to working in, on top of, and around the sides of the transformer tank.

Operations require mental and visual concentration to ensure compliance with engineering and quality specifications

Position requires hand and eye coordination to make adequate welds meeting various welding specifications for in plant certification, if welding

Must have the ability to access and work in confined spaces, which includes 18-24” manhole access.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

CONTEXT

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Number of Staff:

0

Department:

Manufacturing Operations

Pay Grade

L15

Location

Waukesha, WI

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Plant Supervision, Quality, Planning, etc.

Engineering Organization, including mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineering groups

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods. Must be able to occasionally sit, walk. Climb, balance, push, pull, carry, and work below waist level and foot use.

Working Conditions

Shop floor located on large manufacturing plant.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibit

Full-time