Manufacturing Associate

Job description

Tasks:
We are currently seeking Manufacturing Associates to join our Power Products division and perform general labor to manufacture world-class small power transformers within our Crystal Springs, MS facility.

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for working from drawings and specification sheets to assemble and finish work on all types of transformers, such as, but not limited to, fabricate and install leads and lead supports, fabricate, assemble, and install tap changers, accessories and component parts, join leads and buss bars, perform assembly operations such as, but not limited to, internal assembly, tanking, and finishing. One will work from winding drawings and specification sheets, set up and operate coil winding machines to wind power transformer conductor as required to support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Install leads, bushings, tap changers and accessories
• Install and fabricate buss bars and various copper connections
• Fabricate internal leads and lugs
• Operate vacuum pump equipment
• Perform simple wiring diagnostic testing
• Installation of external chambers and conservator units
• Rotate mandrel and wind coil using foot pedal
• Guide strap/wire with 2 hands onto coil as mandrel turns
• Use mallet to hammer strap into place as mandrel turns
• Load wire reel to spool rack
• Work on adjustable platform
• Shot blast to remove scale, slag and dirt from tanks and parts
• Set up and operate machines such as press brakes, shears, rolls, drills and saws
• Load/unload tractor trailers using forklifts and dolly
• Deliver parts and materials to factory floor and other designated areas
• Sanding and touch up painting of transformer
• Perform simple winding operations
• Wiring of control cabinet accessories, switches and components
• Perform finishing, pressure tests and assemble work on transformers
• Comply with all job-related safety requirements
• Additional duties may be assigned, as required

Additional information:
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP
_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

ABB Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Location:
   Crystal Springs,Mississippi,USA

Contract type:
   Regular/Permanent

Business Unit:
   Business Unit Transformers

Date posted:
   2017-01-20

Job function:
   Production and Manufacturing

Publication ID:
   US59988223_E1

Desired profile

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ Months experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of comparable experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience as a Certified Machine Operator (CMO) strongly preferred
• Forklift operation certification
• Crane and hoist training
• Experience working in confined spaces
• Proven basic math skills and the ability read measurement tools
• Ability to read a blueprint and know the meaning of a dotted line and a solid line
• Understanding of a manufacturing environment, terminology, and processes
• Technical background is a plus
• Local candidates are preferred – no relocation assistance will be provided