What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oil Filled Cable Assembler position at BIRNS OCEANOGRAPHICS INC?
SUMMARY
The following is a description of overall responsibility as it supports the department and how the role impacts the company. The purpose of this role and job function supports the production team by assembling oil filled cable components and assemblies used in manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for assisting with cable assembly processes, including handling cable materials, preparing components, routing wires, assembling parts, and supporting production flow according to manufacturing instructions and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a framework of the essential duties and responsibilities for this role. Basic duties are outlined here and are not limited to this outline. Duties and responsibilities may change according to business need and other duties may be assigned.
- Assemble oil filled cable components and assemblies according to work instructions
- Route, organize, and handle wires and cables carefully to prevent damage
- Assist with cable preparation, tubing installation, and wire organization
- Install components, hardware, and related materials into assemblies
- Use hand tools, fixtures, and basic production equipment as trained
- Verify materials and completed work for accuracy and quality
- Follow production drawings, manufacturing procedures, and assembly instructions
- Maintain organization of materials, tools, and workstations
- Meet daily production and quality expectations
- Follow all company quality standards, safety procedures, and production requirements
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Must be able to work a consistent schedule
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.
- No previous manufacturing experience required
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail
- Basic communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently after training
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Required Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, computer data, and procedure manuals. The ability to speak effectively, and clearly so others can understand you, before individuals or groups.
SOCIAL SKILLS: Ability to continually interact with others as a contributing member of a close-knit team. Ability to work closely together with others, possibly of different backgrounds and interests, without friction. Works well with people. Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Aptitude to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to comfortably use computer software in Windows environment. Intermediate to advanced understanding of manufacturing/MRB software, word-processing, spreadsheet, and related office applications.
GENERAL: Self-starter, able to work independently, able to work under pressure, comfortable with interacting with multiple levels of organization, able to work cross-functionally within organization to accomplish objectives, results oriented.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, for tooling and small electrical contacts, reach with hands and arms to place/replace products. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear the "open" timers and other equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move tooling and components weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision for assembly, color vision for quality checks, and depth perception.
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.
TRAVEL
Estimated 0% travel required. This is to serve as an estimate and may change according to business need.