Festoon Assembly Technician

Conductix-Wampfler, a growing industrial products manufacturer is looking for festoon assemblers to join their team. Qualified candidates will be self-directed and quality minded. We want to add team members who take pride in their work and can solve problems in a team-based environment. Qualified individuals will possess the following skills:

• Have 1-3 years of experience with assembly is a plus.
• Have experience operating drills, impacts, grinder and basic hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints a plus
• Must be able to use measurement devices

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Please apply online at www.conductix.us under careers.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

See full job description below:

SUMMARY

Assembles electrical and mechanical components according to the information provided to produce a quality festoon system product by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

• Mechanical assembly of various size structural and electrical components.
• Electrical installations according to wiring specifications.
• Operate necessary tools, as listed on the job description, to aid in the assembly of festoon systems.
• Connects color-coded wires.
• Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly problems.
• Manufacturing consultant to engineering and sales department concerning design problems.
• Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales and manufacturing offices' input to ensure customer final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines.
• Any changes or corrections must be communicated to appropriate departments so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
• Through actions and decision-making, proactively supports, promotes, and improves the quality system and policy throughout the organization.
• Understands, supports, implements and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals. 
• Upholds and supports the quality and EHS policy.
• Upholds Core Values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or verbally communicate correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be willing and able to successfully pass our in-house forklift & overhead crane certification program prior to operating these machines within our facility. Operating these machines is an essential function of this role. This certification program will assess proficiency in safe operation according to our company’s standards and protocols. Training will be provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to meet the physical demands of pulling cable & overhead lifting.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy items.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

***Please note, the above is a high-level overview of the physical demands of this job.  For a complete comprehensive overview of all physical requirements, please refer to the physical demands addendum provided separately by HR.***

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS POSITION

• Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Handles the technical aspects of their duties; Customer Service - Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Leadership - Accepts feedback from others; Inspires trust and respect.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff; Improves processes, products and services.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to make improvements.
• Meeting preparation - Comes prepared to each meeting.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments. Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Strategic thinking - Adapts to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in the decision making process.
• Motivation - Measures self against a standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Schedules, plans, and prioritizes own workload and work flow and considers how they impact other departments.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions and practices; Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the workplace; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instruction; Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Looks for opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improvements.