Prolec Energy
Electrical Product Assembler - 3rd Shift
Prolec Energy, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, 53188
JOB SUMMARY
The Electrical Product Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building internal and external components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as tightening/pressing of the internal assembly, lifting the internal assembly into the tank using a crane, installing the cover and making internal connections in a confined space, installing external components, removing components and prepping for shipment, and painting the unit. Team members in this position are expected to train, develop their technical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism - all with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas Collaboration: Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required Precision & Quality: Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written. Complete specific contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, performing magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items Train new operators Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility Remove components from the transformer in order to prep for shipment
Remove external components and accessories such as conservators, radiators, transformer monitoring equipment Work in a confined space and/or at heights in order to disconnect components so they can be removed
Prepare the unit and removed components for paint Run the processing equipment such as vacuum pumps and oil fill/drain systems Load transformer to truck trailer or railcar, weld down Prepare and package parts for shipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet Work inside tanks and confined spaces Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships Collaboration with production supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality and planning Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, climbing, pushing, lifting, working at heights, and confined space work
Working Conditions Large-scale manufacturing facility for high-voltage power transformers
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
The Electrical Product Assembler position is a hands-on, heavy mechanical assembly role responsible for building internal and external components of our transformers. In this role, employees perform operations such as tightening/pressing of the internal assembly, lifting the internal assembly into the tank using a crane, installing the cover and making internal connections in a confined space, installing external components, removing components and prepping for shipment, and painting the unit. Team members in this position are expected to train, develop their technical skills, and demonstrate proficiency in all assigned tasks while upholding the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism - all with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety: Uphold all safety protocols and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment 5S: Maintain clean, organized work areas Collaboration: Work closely with team members, team leads, engineering, quality assurance departments, and other functions as required Precision & Quality: Follow blueprints, bills of material and specifications to ensure exact alignment, spacing and assembly of components Receive assignments and instructions from supervisor - both verbal and written. Complete specific contamination control and cleanliness maintenance procedures such as vacuuming, performing magnetic sweeps, and cleaning other items Train new operators Utilize overhead cranes to lift large components, fabrications, and assemblies Utilize forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles to move parts/assemblies throughout manufacturing facility Remove components from the transformer in order to prep for shipment
Remove external components and accessories such as conservators, radiators, transformer monitoring equipment Work in a confined space and/or at heights in order to disconnect components so they can be removed
Prepare the unit and removed components for paint Run the processing equipment such as vacuum pumps and oil fill/drain systems Load transformer to truck trailer or railcar, weld down Prepare and package parts for shipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Proficiency with hand tools, cranes, powered industrial vehicles, hydraulic presses, wire cutters, wire crimpers, and other industrial tools Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial awareness Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet Work inside tanks and confined spaces Attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings Team-orientated mindset with strong communication skills Commitment to safety, precision, craftsmanship
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships Collaboration with production supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality and planning Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, climbing, pushing, lifting, working at heights, and confined space work
Working Conditions Large-scale manufacturing facility for high-voltage power transformers
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.