Assembly Technician - Terrasmart Inc
Walker, MI 49534
About the Job
Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as an Assembly Technician I!
Position Summary
The Assembly Technician I is part of a team of employees who assemble an entire product or individual components of a manufactured item. This is an entry level assembly position in the AC/DC Department.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
• Safety training, including job safety analysis (JSA on all equipment); quality, and tool training
• Understands basic quality and testing checks
• Packages finished product for safe shipping
• Organizes parts and prefab parts by job and work order
• Maintains an organized work area and use of equipment, following 5S standards
• Inspects finished products for defects and ensures quality standards
• Continuous improvement to create work class products
• Performs Prefab Tasks, including following the prefab checklist, din rail prep, busbar prep, fuse assembly prep, disconnect prep, enclosure prep (holes, handles, ground wire, glands, and Unistrut), and wire cut and termination
• Performs Build Tasks, including organizing carts for build, assembling back plates at stations, refers to packet for parts and Engineer's directions, reads/understands drawings, references the BOM for parts, references first article, references work instructions, correct orientations for all hardware and BOM parts, corrects torques and understands guidelines; whip jobs, including proper placement of negative and positive glands, land wire capturing all wire strands, and corrects torques and understands guidelines
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Plant Manager
• Maintains safe, clean working environment in compliance with SolarBOS policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Technical Skills
Physical Requirements
Work Conditions
Environment: Warehouse (not climate controlled)
Why Terrasmart?
Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/
Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.
EEO and ADA
Terrasmart is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Terrasmart complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state or local laws and will consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as an Assembly Technician I!
Position Summary
The Assembly Technician I is part of a team of employees who assemble an entire product or individual components of a manufactured item. This is an entry level assembly position in the AC/DC Department.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
• Safety training, including job safety analysis (JSA on all equipment); quality, and tool training
• Understands basic quality and testing checks
• Packages finished product for safe shipping
• Organizes parts and prefab parts by job and work order
• Maintains an organized work area and use of equipment, following 5S standards
• Inspects finished products for defects and ensures quality standards
• Continuous improvement to create work class products
• Performs Prefab Tasks, including following the prefab checklist, din rail prep, busbar prep, fuse assembly prep, disconnect prep, enclosure prep (holes, handles, ground wire, glands, and Unistrut), and wire cut and termination
• Performs Build Tasks, including organizing carts for build, assembling back plates at stations, refers to packet for parts and Engineer's directions, reads/understands drawings, references the BOM for parts, references first article, references work instructions, correct orientations for all hardware and BOM parts, corrects torques and understands guidelines; whip jobs, including proper placement of negative and positive glands, land wire capturing all wire strands, and corrects torques and understands guidelines
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Plant Manager
• Maintains safe, clean working environment in compliance with SolarBOS policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience)
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 Years of Experience in Production/Assembly
Technical Skills
- MS Office
- ISO preferred, but not required
- Hand and Power Tools
- Reads Tape Measurements
- Basic Mathematics
- Troubleshooting Problems
Physical Requirements
- Able to squat, bend and lift up to 65 lbs. without assistance.
- Able to operate equipment, including forklifts, safely and able to understand and follow safety protocols.
- Able to stand for up to 10 hours per day and to walk for extended periods of time.
- Able to work in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled facility with fluctuations in temperature.
Work Conditions
Environment: Warehouse (not climate controlled)
Why Terrasmart?
- Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
- Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
- Team-oriented culture
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Work/Life Balance
Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/
Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.
EEO and ADA
Terrasmart is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Terrasmart complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state or local laws and will consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department.
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