Job Description

Electrical assemblers complete the manufacture of a number of locomotive components such as controls stands, simulators, and rheostats by performing the following tasks:

• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
• Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
• Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
• Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
• Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
• Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
• Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
• Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
• Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or hand trucks.

Qualifications

• A great attitude
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude for working with electrical components.
• Experience using power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot assembly issues.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Prior experience in electrical assembly is preferred but not required.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to3: 30 PM M-F. Overtime may be required if the workload is heavy.

Additional Information

Compelling Reasons to Work at PowerRail

• Employee-owned company
• Excellent schedule
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
• This is a full time position Monday through Friday day shift.

We are an employee-owned company - come join our team and be part of the PowerRail Future.

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PowerRail is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

PowerRail is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now, or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.