Assembly Technician - Valves

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About Us: At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments.  Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently.

We offer rewarding careers, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages growth and development. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k with employer match, 10 paid holidays, and paid time off starting at 16 days. 

Position: Valve Assembly Technician

Purpose:  Meet customer needs through the safe and efficient assembly of electrical control panels, valve automation components, and other related hardware.

Success Factors:

1. Safely and efficiently produce products meeting expectations for quality.
2. Maintain the physical shop environment to ensure safety, organization, and efficiency.
3. Successfully perform assigned tasks in various roles, including electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, and warehouse.
4. Effectively support facilities-related matters to assure proper operation of systems and maintain integrity of the facility and grounds, as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performance of complex mechanical assembly working from engineering drawings
• Consistent, safe use of shop tools, including hand tools, fork truck, hoist, pneumatic tools, etc.
• Electrical assembly working from schematics, wiring diagrams, and verbal instruction
• Use of dimensional measurement / layout techniques in support of electrical panel layout
• Working in a professional manner across all levels of the organization
• Maintaining shop area in a safe, clean, orderly, and efficient condition
• Assisting with facility, warehouse, and maintenance projects as requested
• Assisting in the training of other employees as requested
• May assist with field service work at offsite locations
• Assists with facility, warehouse, and maintenance projects as requested.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in an electrical and/or mechanical assembly role preferred
• Consistently puts safety first in the shop environment
• Able to operate standard shop equipment, including forklifts, hoists, pneumatic tools, etc.
• Competent in the use of personal computers, email communications, and navigating between various windows and programs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Able to stand, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, lift, and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift / manipulate products up to 75 pounds

Working Conditions:

This position is typically performed in a shop environment with minimal exposure to adverse weather conditions.  On occasion, Assembly Technicians may be requested to perform duties at customer locations, where exposure to outdoor weather is likely.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in shop or field locations to mitigate risk to personal safety.  Applied Control Equipment promotes a smoke-free environment.

Compensation:

Hourly Wage:  $24.00 - $35.00 per hour. Most candidates with less than 3 years of experience will be hired at a rate between $24.00-25.00 per hour. Prior work or industry experience, job-related education, and unique skills will be taken into consideration when setting the wage rate.

Other:  Eligible for additional compensation including an annual profit share award.

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