Assembly Technician (Wire Harness)

Location: Baraga, Michigan, United States

reqId: ASSEM013390

Category: Production & Skilled Trades

This position will mainly focus on the wire harnesses but the assembly technician may also perform complex assembly of forestry and material handling equipment according to established specifications and instructions. Performs calibration, adjustments and final checks to ensure high quality products.

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Escalate all unsafe conditions so they can be promptly addressed.

Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to department supervisor immediately.

Accurately follows work assignments as required by highly variable daily duties:

Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assembly.

Material handling.

Standard housekeeping.

Safety and quality audits.

Performs multiple processes to complete mechanical and electrical assemblies, using hand tools and power pneumatic tooling.

Reads and interprets schematics and drawings, communicating with Engineers as necessary

Checks inventory of assigned task and area daily. Reports potential parts shortages to prevent stock outages to Lead personal or supervisor.

Abides by the methods and procedures inherent in position as directed by management.

Assists with maintenance on company equipment when necessary.

May perform occasional welding, machining, finishing, etc. as required, in so far as existing personal capabilities allow.

Executes safety and facility improvement projects.

Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work overtime beyond 40 hours/week dependent on varying Business needs.

2. Stand and walk on a concrete surface for extended periods (approx. 3 hours/each) throughout a standard work shift.

3. Repetitive motions specifically for hands and fingers requiring good dexterity

4. Long periods of sitting, reach overhead as well as bend, crouch and kneel to floor level to access parts and components.

5. Occasionally Ascend and descend work platform stairs at varying heights, work in awkward positions and on mechanics creeper at floor level