Electrical Assembler II

Overview

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JBT is a diverse, global company with many needs for international management talent and great opportunities for experienced graduates. Our businesses are worldwide and opportunities are broad in scope.

Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers.

Responsibilities

Electrical Assembler II

Purpose:

Assembles and tests electrical components according to specifications.

Embraces the Lean Enterprise strategy and adheres to all safety policies.

Performs mechanical assembly and hydraulic and pneumatic piping on food processing equipment.  Performs operational testing and ensures that equipment meets test specifications.  Becomes proficient at meeting safety, production and quality targets.  Performs routine or repetitive work on less complex standardized equipment.  Works under close supervision or follows detailed written and/or verbal instructions.  Embraces the Lean Enterprise strategy and adheres to all safety policies.

Essential Duties and Percent of Time Spent:

Reads work orders, bills of materials, blueprints, schematics and other written or verbal work instructions to determine best assembly method.  Verifies and gathers parts, tools and measuring devices needed for assembly.  Assembles, wires, and solders electronic components according to specifications.

30%

Performs bench and / or machine wiring of panels from electrical documentation.      

30%

Tests equipment operation and software. Completes required test documentation including test reports, failed test reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s). 

20%

Assists customer service with problems in the field.

10%

Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of potential dangers in work area.  Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment if required.  Practices good housekeeping in work area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.       

10%

Occasional Responsibilities: 

Performs other duties as assigned.       

Qualifications

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills:

Associates degree in electrical or electro-mechanical technology or equivalent work experience.

Thorough knowledge of electrical theory, electrical meters and test equipment.

The ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints. Working knowledge of bill of materials.

Wiring skills in working with high voltage (480v) and low voltage (24v).   

The ability to trouble-shoot down to the board level.

Demonstrated ability to meet safety, production and quality requirements in assigned area.

Basic computer knowledge for capturing labor and navigating assembly drawings.

Mechanical ability with basic knowledge of hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, drills, grinders, knockout punches, etc.

Good oral and written communication skills.  Safety and detail oriented.

Experience: 

At least 5 years related experience using similar tools and measuring equipment. 

Supervisory Responsibility:  

None, but serves as a resource to others in the department and assists with orientation, training, troubleshooting and problem resolution as required.

Financial Responsibility:  Describe significant financial responsibilities for which job is held accountable? 

n/a

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:  Spends majority of time in a manufacturing environment which is not air conditioned.

Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  Regularly required to lift and move 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.