Virginia – Georgia Transformer Corporation

Final Assembler

A Transformer Final Assembler performs all final assembly phases of transformers, switchgear, reactors, and all other related electrical equipment.  It is important to be exact or accurate while using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Assembly tasks are completed to specifications and per the area supervisor’s instructions.

Job titles: Final Assembler

Job Location: Roanoke, VA

Tasks

• Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
• Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools as per engineer specifications.
• Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
• Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
• Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.

 Qualifications/Requirements 

• Minimum one (1) year experience in heavy manufacturing in industrial environment.  (Or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings / diagrams and specifications – (electrical, mechanical and connection)

• Mechanical aptitude and interest.
• Proficiency and experience with power/electrical tools and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evening / off shifts, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics 

• Willingly accepts job challenges and work under stress or pressure
• Strong mechanical skills
• Self-starter – able to work with minimal direction or supervision
• Strong knowledge of operations such as inspection, testing, repair, investigation, and reporting on various types of transformers including both liquid filled and dry transformers

Abilities

• Craftsmanship – The pride one puts into each and every product they produce.
• Hand – Eye Coordination — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision — The ability to read gauges and counter devices at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Tools & Technology

• Calipers — Digital calipers; Vernier calipers
• Drill press or radial drill — Magnetic drill presses; Power brakes; Punch presses Hammers — Claw hammers; Sledgehammers
• Hoists — Chain falls; Electric hoists
• Multi-meters — Multifunction digital multi-meters
• Pullers — Come-alongs; Nail pullers
• Overhead crane and forklift

Interested candidates may apply by following the link  https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6083336.careers?ShowJob=486841102