Description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia PSI a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a Panel Assembly Technician with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, you'll be able to help support our company's vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build panels and related pieces from electrical blueprints and layout prints

Performs panel layout (drilling and cutting holes, pulling wires, etc.)

Communicate drawing and BOM discrepancies with electrical Engineering

Communicate warehouse, material and parts discrepancies with material handler

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):

Constant (over 66%)

Decision Making

(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area.)

Problem Solving

(Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear or established directions and procedures.)

Frequent (33%-66%)

Independence of Action

(Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions:

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.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Other

Basic

LEAN Principles

Skills-

Ability to read and follow blueprints (electrical schematics, component layout drawing)

Ability to use small hand tools (drill, tap, saw, grinder etc.)

Ability to operate laser engraving equipment for legend plates and phenolic

Must have basic knowledge of electricity, AC/DC

Must have a good mechanical aptitude

Have Basic computer skills

Experience with Project/Process Management Preferred

Abilities-

Ability to foster and work within a team environment

Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies

Ability to follow written and verbal instruction

Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time

Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs

Maintains a clean and safe work area

Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks

Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments

Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training or equivalent experience preferred

3-5 years experience

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Frequent (33%-66%)

Standing

Occasional (10%-33%)

Hearing, Listening, Talking, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Pushing & Pulling, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Reaching Overhead, Lifting & Carrying up to 30 LBS

Seldom (1-10%)

Climbing Stairs, Shoveling, Lifting and Carrying 31- 50LBS, Crawling, Balancing

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

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).

Industrial exposure: Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com

Qualifications