Material Handler

Switchboard Bus Assembler

In the Production Associate, Switchboard Bus Assembly role, you will refer to diagrams and blueprints to correctly assemble and install metal bus bars and other internal components of a switchboard. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete work assignment and meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. Essential functions include:

• Contributing to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Working from manufacturing information such as front views, bill of materials, drawings, blueprints, order entry systems, and oral or written instructions in order to assemble metal bus bars and other components of a switchboard and proactively identifying missing components.
• Utilizing various hand tools and a tape measure to accurately measure and install material by closely following established procedures for completing assigned function.
• Maintaining expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicating problem areas or part shortages.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement as well as completing root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production.
• Being responsible for quality, including visual inspections of material before and after assembly, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Cross training and standing in for other employees/job functions when necessary.

Basic qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position.

Physical demands include:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip.
• The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds.
• The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.
• Candidate must be willing to work flexible schedule including overtime up to 12 hour shifts. Overtime may be extended shift during the week and/or weekend work.