Assembly Technician - 2Nd Shift

As an Assembly Technician at Ag Express Electronics, you will be responsible for fabricating high-quality wire harnesses and cable assemblies from schematics and wiring diagrams. Your effective communication skills will enhance cross-functional collaboration among production team members and allow for continuous improvement of harness fabrication processes. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring project success through meticulous documentation of work orders and upholding excellent customer service standards.
Hours: This is a 2nd Shift hourly, full-time position in Warren, IN
1st shift: 7:00am-3:00pm
2nd Shift: 3:30pm-11:30pm (2nd Shift differential)
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise

• Perform a wide variety of fabrication processes including wire marking, soldering, crimping, connector termination, and assembly.
• Apply sound judgment for reworking or rewiring, ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation, with a dedicated focus on meeting cable assembly requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly adapting to new or challenging tasks and projects.
• Actively seek ways to support team success through the enhancement of fabrication processes and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate accurate information promptly to team members, managers, and customers, playing a key role in efficient communication.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to problem-solve and ensure efficient completion of projects.
• Work both independently and collaboratively on all assigned duties.

Documentation

• Complete accurate documentation of cable assembly builds and work orders, keeping track of order status and overall project success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Core Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Positive approach to navigating challenges with a solutions-oriented approach, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use common sense and good judgement in challenging situations.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communications.
• Prior computer experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires minimal supervision and works well both individually and as part of a team.
• Exemplification of Ag Express Electronics' Core Values.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in wire harness and cabling fabrication preferred.
• Experience interpreting cable wiring diagrams and schematics is advantageous.
• Knowledge of various wire harness tools is beneficial, including manual and pneumatic tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Remain in a seated position 50% of the time; alternate between sitting and standing.
• Move about the office to access parts, including on high-level shelving, ascending/descending ladders.
• Move up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Operate machinery for intricate cable and parts fabrication.

Benefits:
Ag Express Electronics offers a leading benefits package as highlighted below:

• Employer-Sponsored Benefits: Medical, Dental, Group Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) with buy-up options
• Voluntary Benefits: Vision, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account(s) (FSA), Life Insurance
• 401(k): Safe Harbor 401(k) including an annual 3% company contribution and Profit Share funded annually at the discretion of Ag Express Electronics.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Contribution funded annually at the discretion of Ag Express Electronics.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays: Holidays which are recognized and observed by Ag Express Electronics
• Flexible Hours: Flexible work hours enable employees to have more control over their work schedules. This may allow for a better work-life balance and increased flexibility.
• Educational Assistance: Supporting our employee development by offering educational assistance. This could involve financial support for employees pursuing further education or professional certifications relevant to their roles.
• Casual Dress: Workplace appropriate, casual dress environment with company logo clothing (provided) as preferred daily dress.

Ag Express Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.