General Assembler - EG
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: HOUSTON
Shift: 1st shift & 2nd shift
Pay Rate: $16.28 – $17.85
Job Description
Sets up and operate one or more machines in production departments. Performs simple assembly operations. Reads a tape measure, simple blue prints, and operates power hand tools, performs soldering operations and uses a welding torch.
Diversified assembly or adjusting duties such as complete assembly of units involving a number of parts or erection of larger units having a limited number of parts and fairly liberal tolerances. Requires fitting and adjusting to meet operating requirements of products.
May also assemble minor units or a small number of usually standardized products.
May operate power lift truck.
This position can involve bench assembly operations on lightweight parts or large assemblies requiring overhead crane and/or lift truck assistance.
Work on basic machines such as drill press, cut off saws, belt sanders and with deburring tools.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Training/Skills
1 Year manufacturing production experience required.Ability to perform basic mathMechanically-inclinedAbility to operate basic power hand tools i.e. deburring, pneumatic tooling, electric grinder, heat gun, familiarity with torchesPrevious welding experience desirableKnowledge of basic instrumentation
Physical Demand
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
Compensation Data
Location: 7514 Alabonson Rd, Houston TX (North Houston)
Hourly pay rate: $16.28
Shift: Monday-Friday 6 AM- 2:30 PM & 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
Benefits We Offer
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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