Assembly Technician

General Purpose:

Production Team Members perform a variety of tasks associated with the production of Wind Turbine Nacelles.  This level focuses on learning your role with emphasis on safety and quality standards

Day Shift: Monday through Thursday 5am-3:30PM (Friday off)

Responsibilities:

• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
  • Follow Process Work Instructions, Manual production processing, Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly (such as bolts, screws, shafts or bearings)
  • Learn safety and quality improvement processes. Clean and organize work area according to 5S requirements
  • Demonstrate ability to meet production standards on specific tasks within required time.  Contributes to the achievement of team goals
  • Complete tasks with high level of Safety and Quality standards
• Required to be Safety-Minded.  Will safely do the right thing, every time, without being told
  • Be a reliable team member by showing attendance within the requirements
  • Lift, position, and/or remove material from work areas
  • Load, stack and transport materials by hand, truck, crane or jib
  • Follow work process instructions specific to job task
  • Adhere to Production Worker Instructions (PWI)
• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams
  • Mechanical and Electrical Assembly (such as mounting wires, cables and terminations)
  • All other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task
• Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA guidelines
• Ability to work at a pace in accordance to a takt plan that still meets safety and quality requirements
• Regular & reliable attendance
• climb up and down stairs
• lift a NIOSH box weighing 30# from 20 inches to 28inches

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for experience requirements
• Established work history of at least one year in preferably manufacturing
• Experience working on teams
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Set a good example of personal integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively on the job
• Use measuring tools and gauges

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to read and comprehend Work Process Instructions and translate that into the ability to perform the tasks required
• Accurately complete Quality and Administrative documents
• Ability to complete tasks by using small tools
• Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task
• Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA guidelines
• Must demonstrate that they can sit on a rolling stool and maneuver 40 feet
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to reach overhead and assemble nuts
• and bolts for 5 consecutive minutes
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they kneel on 1 knee, squat, bend over so hands are at a height of knees for 4 minutes (1 minute each)
• Candidate must demonstrate that they can climb up and down 8 stairs
• Candidate must demonstrate that they can lift a NIOSH box weighing 30# from 20 inches to 28inches

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy industrial work environment, variance from moderate noise level to loud machine noise from production floor (ear protection may be required during specific processes

Employees are responsible to perform duties related to generating and storing hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas.  Must remain within regulatory and internal compliance when using, handling, or segregating hazardous materials and waste.

What We Offer

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance
• Salary range $ 20.50/hour
• Shift: Monday through Thursday 5am-3:30OPM

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.