Electrical Machine Builder - 3 Pay $30.15/hour - $33.45/hour

Position: Electrical Machine Builder-3 

Location: Pella 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Electrical Machine Builder will be required to perform multiple duties ranging from a general machinist/electrician to a machine designer. The team member must have a high mechanical aptitude with good hands-on ability. The team member must also understand all phases of the machine building process.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Pass drug screen

· Pass pre-work ability screen

· Pass pre-work vision screen

· High school diploma or equivalency

· Pass pre-employment tests

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS:

All base level requirements must be met within two years upon position acceptance.

To reach a progression level you must demonstrate technical skills, leadership skills and pass classes / certifications as identified by the progression review committee.

ENVIRONMENT:

· Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

· Season high temperatures and humidity

· Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures

· Regular/dependable attendance required

· Flexibility of work hours including overtime

· Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines

· Excellent working knowledge of tools and tool room equipment, mechanical drives, electrical/hydraulic systems, and programmable controllers

· Provide support for Continuous Improvement activities

· Wire and program systems for equipment/machines

· Must maintain a PIV license

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to rotate to other positions as needed

· Coordinate and schedule work of teams to meet productivity, time, and cost requirements

· Lead Project Teams

· Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned

· Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Manufacturing experience is preferred

· Previous electrical machine building experience preferred

SKILLS AND TALENTS: (*skills are required prior to entry into the position)

· Able to work with minimal supervision*

· Accuracy and attention to detail*

· Proficient mechanical and math aptitude*

· Flexibility to travel*

· Excellent written and oral communication

· Excellent computer knowledge

· Read and interpret blueprints

· Decision making/problem solving skills

· Time management

· Ability to work with internal and external customers

· Presentation/training

· Programming

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

· Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

· Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks

· Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products

· Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products

· Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products

· Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift

· Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day