Actuator Technician

Actuator Technician (Disassembly and Assembly)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday – 6:15 am to 2:45 pm with a 30‑minute lunch break.
Work required overtime periodically.

As an Actuator Technician (Disassembly and Assembly) you will tear down and reassemble parts, clean and sandblast actuators, and build actuator assemblies in a safe and efficient manner.

• Learn the purpose of an actuator and its utilization in the pulp and paper industry.
• Be capable of troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues that develop during normal job functions.
• Set up work environment for efficiency in assembly.
• Use common industrial tools such as wire strippers, soldering iron, and crimping tools.
• Be comfortable in a non‑air‑conditioned environment.
• Build crates with necessary pneumatic and cutting tools.
• Utilize sand‑blasting equipment when necessary.
• Be proficient in written communication used in inspection reports.
• Read work instructions, blueprints, bill of materials, and production orders.
• Tear down components saturated in oil.
• Operate angle grinders and buffing equipment.
• Use calipers, micrometers, tape measure, and other inspection equipment.
• Work with the team to ensure customer expectations and production requirements are met.
• Work in a team environment.
• Count inventory and place component parts where necessary.
• Recognize and communicate replacement needs for worn/damaged tools.
• Evaluate warranty claims and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Hold or obtain forklift certification.
• Keep an organized inventory of tools, supplies, and workspace.
• Work with electrical control panels or learn to do so.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the team to clarify instructions and address production issues.
• Be willing to float to other departments to meet production demands as needed.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous assembly/manufacturing background; proficiency with Microsoft platforms.
• Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift up to 50 pounds; excellent hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, essential for effective communication, documentation, and safety.
• Culture Match Behaviors:>
  Commitment to safety; collaborative; inquisitive; strong work ethic; flexibility; continuous improvement.

• One Team – We are an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive team that builds true internal and external partnerships.
• Inquisitive – We are curious, exploratory people who love to solve problems.
• Evolutionary – We embrace change and continuous improvement.
• Empowered – We are entrepreneurial, customer‑focused, and accountable.

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour.

Aerzen USA Corp is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of skills and experience. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran’s status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon a thorough background check. Applicants must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing results in disqualification.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer must give written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or SSA to resolve the issue before termination. Employers may only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.