Electrical Product Assembler - 2nd Shift

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.

• 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

• 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

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Prior experience in heavy mechanical or electrical assembly, manufacturing, or power equipment

• 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.