Electrical Assembler - Entry Level

Employment at AIDA-America Electrical Assembler - Entry Level

The essential job function is observing and learning to perform the electrical assembly of components to production machinery. This includes modifying existing customer products and building new products to customer specifications.

Associates degree from a trade school, community college or equivalent.

• Zero to three years capital equipment experience.

• Basic knowledge of electrical components, schematics, and symbols.

Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend to the floor and lift up to 60 pounds, without difficulty. Periodically lay prone under machinery or on knees for completion of electrical assembly tasks. Some ladder climbing. Periodically required to work at heights of 15 to 20 feet for machine wiring, assembly, or troubleshooting purposes. Visual acuity for reading machine dial gauges, electrical diagrams, blueprints and precision measuring instruments important.

Auditory acuity to monitor machine sound changes in order to diagnose and remedy equipment problems. Subject to operating large machines, physical exposure from moving equipment, and machine parts. Skin subject to oil exposure.

Subject to frequent overtime requirements, changes in job duties, and assignments (often without much notice), constant or frequent deadline pressures. Ability to consider alternatives and make decisions. Capable of using shop floor computer terminals and data recording.

• Occasional travel to customer sites for initial installation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a work team.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.