Assembler I

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assembler I is responsible for assembling and wiring non-energized, high-speed auxiliary relay panels in accordance with panel assembly & arrangement drawings and point-to-point wiring diagrams.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Assembler I position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and specifications to determine material requirements
• Assemble and wire devices in accordance with work instructions, physical drawings, wiring diagrams and bill of materials
• Achieve and maintain minimum productivity rate as defined by management
• Use hand tools to drill, tap, crimp terminal lugs, cut and strip wire and install equipment with screwdrivers, wrenches and sockets
• Confer with supervisor and engineers to review work activities and/or resolve production problems
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What you’ll need:

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Analytics: Ability to read and understand point-to-point wiring diagrams and wire lists; basic math and reasoning skills
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Production Manager
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization, know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear
  • Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
  • Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel

• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions and noise levels prevalent in a production environment.  Work conditions at customer sites, which may be actively under construction, vary from indoor to outdoor industrial & electric utility facilities that may have high voltage equipment
• Travel: Ability to travel to and occasionally work at customer sites
• Schedule: Ability to adhere to a flexible work schedule, including overtime, as required

 Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:

• Work Experience:  Experience assembling and wiring electrical panels; basic skills in soldering and assembling electro-mechanical devices
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.