Electrical Assembly Weekend 1st

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Electrical Assembly Apprentice – Weekend 1st Shift Job Description

This role offers a structured Electrical Assembly Apprentice training academy followed by placement on a weekend 1st shift production team. You will assist with mechanical and electrical builds of customer products, learning to read and interpret point-to-point wiring schematics and diagrams for 480V, 120V, and 24V systems. Through in-depth, hands‑on training, you will develop skills in crimping, pulling, terminating, and installing UL panels and sub‑assemblies, ultimately contributing to the assembly, wiring, and testing of industrial control panels and switch gear systems.

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and switch gear systems with a focus on 3‑phase power distribution.

• Pull, route, crimp, install, and test wiring using point-to-point schematics to meet customer specifications.

• Use tools such as multimeters, wire strippers, crimpers, torque wrenches, and other hand and power tools to complete electrical and mechanical assembly tasks.

• Perform part replacement on tools and equipment as needed and according to established schedules.

• Resolve routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to higher‑level team members or supervisors.

• Work under direct, close supervision with output frequently monitored to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

• Maintain documentation and update panel layouts and related records as needed.

• Follow manufacturing protocols and lean production principles to support efficient, standardized workflows.

• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, blueprints, graphs, and electrical schematics.

• Ensure the assigned work area remains clean and organized in accordance with 5S standards.

• Comply with all procedures within the company security policy and adhere to safety and standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate with teammates to organize and complete tasks that require multiple team members, working effectively within small group teams.

• Keep inventory personnel informed about spare parts inventory levels and locations to support timely order fulfillment.

• Perform real‑time point‑to‑point testing to verify accurate wiring and identify any issues with wires, terminations, or housing.

• Participate fully in the two‑week training academy, meeting all expectations for attendance, engagement, and performance.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production and team objectives.

• Basic electrical wiring or assembly experience preferred, with a strong interest in developing advanced skills.

• Strong initiative and motivation to learn a skilled trade through an in‑depth training academy.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a production environment.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability and drive to learn to interpret blueprints, graphs, schematics, and other technical documentation related to electrical assembly.

• Comfort working with electrical schematics and point‑to‑point wiring diagrams for 480V, 120V, and 24V systems.

• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, and standardized work procedures.

• Reliability in adhering to shift schedules and training requirements, with consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience with electrical assembly, panel wiring, and control panel building is a plus.

• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and production environments is beneficial.

• Experience using hand and power tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters, torque wrenches, and soldering tools.

• Exposure to electronics or electronic assembly, including soldering and panel builder work, is advantageous.

• Comfort working in team‑based cell production environments with 5-7 technicians per work cell.

• Interest in applying lean manufacturing and 5S principles in daily work.

• Willingness to participate in classroom‑style and hands‑on training, including safety, electrical wiring…