What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Assembler position at JLS Automation?
About JLS®: We supply easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry that solve complex packaging challenges. JLS custom vision-guided primary and secondary robotic packaging systems are user-friendly, easy to operate, fast to start-up, and ensure both worker and food safety. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee-centered culture. JLS® offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.
Position Summary: The Electrical Assembler will be responsible for the full-scale building, wiring, and testing of control panels, as well as fitting, assembling, and wiring robotic systems in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manufacturing floor that requires regular standing and walking for most of the workday. Subject to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Position Summary: The Electrical Assembler will be responsible for the full-scale building, wiring, and testing of control panels, as well as fitting, assembling, and wiring robotic systems in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Installs conduit and electrical wiring, and assembles components in control cabinets, electrical and industrial equipment, and related industrial apparatus, according to blueprints wiring diagrams.
- Work from electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, written and verbal communications, and own knowledge to determine the location and placement of electrical assemblies, conduit, fittings, motors, controls, and components.
- Layout, plan, and perform a wide variety of wiring and shop floor assembly installations consisting of but not limited to the mechanical fastening of electronic/electrical components to electrical panels and electrical enclosures.
- Cut, and route wires to various circuits. Check for continuity, proper markings, and circuit integrity. Verify work performed by making static and/or simulated operational tests to determine proper component or sequential circuit performance to meet machine operational requirements.
- Complete point-to-point machine and conveyor wiring.
- Use common assembly, hand and power tools, drills, conduit benders, pipe threading equipment, and measuring devices such as voltmeters and continuity testers as required.
- System testing consisting of checking input/output to all devices, verifying correct operations of devices and systems.
- Assist Engineering with machine testing and factory acceptance testing as needed.
- Use forklift as needed for material handling tasks, and maintain forklift training and certification.
- Assist in maintaining grounds and facility as needed.
- Strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree or technical education is a plus
- 5-8 years of related experience in layout, assembly, wiring, and testing of PLC electrical control panels
- Able to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and electrical schematics
- Industrial equipment wiring experience (sensors, disconnects, etc.)
- Troubleshooting experience preferred
- Experience working with and installing electrical conduit a plus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Manufacturing floor that requires regular standing and walking for most of the workday. Subject to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.