
Assembler/Finishers are responsible for construction and quality of a switchgear production and sub-assemblies. This position requires excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment
Requirements
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products
· Operate forklift and/or spot for forklift driver
· Utilize handheld and power tools such as screwdrivers and hand-drills
· Work with Quality department to ensure the product meets quality standards
· Keep the work area safe, neat, and clean
· Perform 5S activities and maintain equipment
· Perform work in a safe and healthy manner; ensuring there are no deviations to standard work instructions that could lead to quality, productivity or safety problems
· Identify and communicate ideas to team leaders that support improving the team’s performance and the elimination of waste
· Participate in process improvement activities
· Support other assembly teams when required
· Display professional conduct with customers and coworkers
· Attend training sessions as needed or required
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
· Various hand tools
· Cranes
· Forklifts
· Power tools
· Hydraulic equipment
· Air tools
· Vacuum pumps
· Ladders
· Battery powered lifting equipment
· Scissor lift
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this job include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, occasionally lifting up to 60 pounds, required to walk, sit, use hands, fingers, and arms, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must also be able to see in close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Job requires a moderate to heavy level of physical effort and being elevated to heights exceeding thirty feet.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Safety requirements for an Assembler/Finisher include steel-toed boots, gloves (both general & cut), safety glasses, and harness.
BENEFITS
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· Retirement and pension plan options
· Paid time off and holiday pay
Working Conditions
Monday through Friday 8 hrs per day. Work hours per day over 8 may be requested to support business needs.
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, and working conditions associated with the position.
Monday through Friday. Overnight, weekend, overtime, and/or travel may be required
Pennsylvania Switchgear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology LLC (PTT) is a US-owned, industry leading manufacturer of a wide range of sizes and types of power transformers for the investor-owned electrical utility, municipal power, and industrial markets. Within its two US locations, PTT manufactures transformers rated from 5MVA to 600MVA and 345kV. This includes substation units, generator step-up units, autotransformers, grounding transformers, mobile transformers, unit auxiliaries, unit substations, and three-phase voltage regulators.
We have a rich heritage that dates back almost a century. Our headquarters is located in Canonsburg, PA and is the former site of McGraw-Edison and Cooper Power Systems transformer operations. Our roots designing and manufacturing power transformers extend back to 1929 with transformers being made in our Canonsburg facility since the 1950s. Our sister facility, devoted to small power transformer production, is located in Raeford, NC and has been producing transformers under current ownership since it was built in 1992.
Capital investments in our manufacturing facility have produced a world-class power transformer plant. Our one-million square-foot facility provides tremendous capabilities; including a one-million pound lifting capacity and an impulse generator capable of 2400kV and 360kJ. We employ experienced design engineers who use finite-element-analysis and 3D computer modelling software to optimize designs. We design/build to customer specifications and industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEMA and CSA. Our ISO-based systems assure maximum dielectric and short-circuit strength resulting in the highest quality, reliability and a long, trouble-free service life. PTT’s promise is to build the best power transformers in the industry through superior processes, work ethic and employee pride.