Vallen Distribution Looking for Assembler I at Houston, TX, United States Full Time

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team.

Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Your Benefits at Vallen :

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match – ( US positions only )
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement Opportunity.

Position Summary :

Join our team as Vallen’s Assembler I. This position performs often highly detailed / technical and repetitive assembly, drilling, cutting, wiring, testing, packaging, labeling and the various other tasks required in the production of electrical control panels and sub-assemblies.

Under the supervision of the production supervisor and / or lead person the systems assembler drills, cuts, wires, tests, packages and labels various subassemblies and electrical products.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs often highly detailed / technical and highly repetitive assembly, drilling, cutting, wiring, testing, packaging and labeling.
• Refers questions to the lead person and / or production supervisor.
• Notifies the lead person and / or production supervisor of part discrepancies in regards to production, appearance and / or quality issues.
• Notifies the lead person and / or production supervisor of any potential inventory or shop supply shortages.
• Insures parts are correctly identified.
• Recognizes all component parts in assigned work cell.
• Assists in the maintaining of machines.
• Communicates with the Engineering Department concerning quality issues.
• Communicates with the lead person and / or production supervisor in regards to machine priority and malfunction.
• Reviews production orders with the lead person and / or production supervisor.
• Assists in the training of new associates regarding job duties and production techniques.
• Works to standard assembly procedures as established.
• Maintains a steady rate of work so as to meet or exceed standard labor costs.
• Maintains productivity board as required.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• 3-4 years or more related experience and / or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous electrical experience is required

Work Environment (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) :

• Long and varied hours required occasionally
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
• Ability to work in dusty conditions

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) :

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and / or move more than 75 pounds with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a scanning device, computer, copier, fax machine and telephone, etc.
• Ability to pass written and driving equipment tests
• Ability to operate equipment

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