Primary Assembly Specialist - Cortland, New York

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world.

The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Safely operate mechanical equipment and tools to assemble units, systems and sub-assemblies to fulfill customer orders.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and work order information, and follow written and verbal instruction to determine parts, supplies, materials, sub-assemblies, and equipment required to complete job builds.
• Verify quality and dimensional accuracy of parts and sub-assemblies, turning back parts that are out of tolerance.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, sandblast booth, overhead crane, mobile equipment, welding equipment and various other equipment to complete assembly work.
• Cut, fit, and install insulating papers and boards in assemblies.
• Paint and coat assemblies using spray booth and/or by hand.
• Breakdown and perform finishing work to prepare equipment for shipment.
• Perform QC (Quality Control) procedures and processes to ensure part(s) meet defined quality criteria and tolerances.

Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Ability to read words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently and to use resources effectively to "figure it out". Ability to prioritization and manage time effectively. Ability to read and understand complex drawings and technical work instructions. Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System.

Professional Investment
. Demonstrated commitment to own personal professional development and learning.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in manufacturing assembly, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills. Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical work instructions. Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision and dexterity. Ability to safely use cranes and hoists. Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System. Ability to learn and perform basic welding functions.
  
  Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., forklift).
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to…