Assembly Technician I

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Assembly Technician is part of a team of employees who assemble an entire product or individual components of a manufactured item. This is an entry level assembly position in the AC/DC Department.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

- Safety training, including job safety analysis (JSA on all equipment); quality, and tool training

- Understands basic quality and testing checks

- Packages finished product for safe shipping

- Organizes parts and prefab parts by job and work order

- Maintains an organized work area and use of equipment, following 5S standards

- Inspects finished products for defects and ensures quality standards

- Continuous improvement to create work class products

- Performs Prefab Tasks, including following the prefab checklist, din rail prep, busbar prep, fuse assembly prep, disconnect prep, enclosure prep (holes, handles, ground wire, glands, and Unistrut), and wire cut and termination

- Performs Build Tasks, including organizing carts for build, assembling back plates at stations, refers to packet for parts and Engineer’s directions, reads/understands drawings, references the BOM for parts, references first article, references work instructions, correct orientations for all hardware and BOM parts, corrects torques and understands guidelines; whip jobs, including proper placement of negative and positive glands, land wire capturing all wire strands, and corrects torques and understands guidelines

- Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Plant Manager

- Maintains safe, clean working environment in compliance with SolarBOS policies

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Secondary Accountabilities

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised: N/A

Environment

- Onsite - Manufacturing Facility (Facility is not climate controlled).

- Travel is not required

- Candidates must currently live within a daily commutable distance of Grand Rapids, MI to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Bring:

- High School Diploma/GED.

- 2–4 years of industry experience (manufacturing preferred).

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.

- Comfortable standing/walking for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Why Terrasmart?

- Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match

- Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry

- Team-oriented culture

- Opportunities for career development and advancement

- Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization:https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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