Disconnect Assembly Technician
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Manufacturing
Mid Level
Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.
Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.
Position Overview & Job Duties:
Daily duties are to fill orders on a short assembly line for medium voltage disconnects. You will be following a standardized process to assemble the disconnects, everything is fastened using nuts and bolts with torque specifications, plastic bearings installed with arbor press and aligned using simply bespoke tools made in house. On completion of each disconnect, you will then use the micro-ohm machine to test the resistance of each phase while making small adjustments. Repeating this process until each phase is making the proper amount of contact to meet specifications and record the values. Then you will fill out the inspection sheet with the values and take the completed and tested disconnect to the fabrication department to be installed. Ability and willingness to complete other duties as assigned. This role involves cross-training opportunities in other departments to enhance skills and support team needs.
These are safety devices that prevent dangerous arc flashes when used in the field, so it is important to take this work seriously, be meticulous, and not cut corners.
Qualifications:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.
Position Overview & Job Duties:
Daily duties are to fill orders on a short assembly line for medium voltage disconnects. You will be following a standardized process to assemble the disconnects, everything is fastened using nuts and bolts with torque specifications, plastic bearings installed with arbor press and aligned using simply bespoke tools made in house. On completion of each disconnect, you will then use the micro-ohm machine to test the resistance of each phase while making small adjustments. Repeating this process until each phase is making the proper amount of contact to meet specifications and record the values. Then you will fill out the inspection sheet with the values and take the completed and tested disconnect to the fabrication department to be installed. Ability and willingness to complete other duties as assigned. This role involves cross-training opportunities in other departments to enhance skills and support team needs.
These are safety devices that prevent dangerous arc flashes when used in the field, so it is important to take this work seriously, be meticulous, and not cut corners.
Qualifications:
- HS diploma/GED
- Good manual dexterity to manipulate small components.
- Knowledge of how to use the following tools (arbor press, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, mallets, file, burnisher, utility knife, calipers, gauge blocks and ability to read tape measure.
- Ability to lift 30lb.
- Understanding of computers to use the in-house workbench program.
- Ability to interpret relatively simple blueprints to verify parts are within specification.
- Experience in basic mechanical assembly.
- Good vision to inspect parts for compliance issues (precision oriented)
- Comfortable using low voltage electrical testing equipment (micro-ohmmeter)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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