Assembly Worker

Wire-person/ Assembler Job Role

To assemble and wire electrical switchgear and control panels

In addition to an electrical background including knowledge of BS7671, Electrical Installation Practice, and a proven ability in solving both electrical and mechanical issues on manufactured products, this is a physically demanding job in a potential dangerous environment, and as such it requires certain physical attributes:

· The ability to stand, unaided for significant periods, and to negotiate in and around larger product unaided whilst carrying out the assembling/wiring.

· The ability to work unaided whilst bending over, into, or reaching around larger units.

· Flexibility and dexterity of the arms/hands /fingers to allow the assembly of a wide range of electrical items. The ability to work safely and accurately with a wide range of hand and power tools is essential.

· The ability to negotiate the shop floor unaided, safely and with balance. Whilst every effort is made to create a safe working environment, including marked walkways and designated areas of build, the risk of stumbling into or onto large metal enclosures would be an unacceptable risk for an individual with impaired mobility or balance.

· The physical movement in line with manual handling best practice of product of up to 25kg, and heavier with assistance.

· The physical ability to safely operate mechanical devices eg Pallet Trucks, sack barrows, electric hoists in order to aid the movement of heavier product.

Responsibilities:
1) Operating Machine or Equipment: Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
2) Equipment Maintenance and Repair : Help to maintain and repair equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.
3) Operations Management: Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. Involves working within given settings or parameters.
4) Quality Assurance: Perform relatively simple quality sampling and inspection of products or processes (or both).
5) Operational Compliance: Follow a straightforward mandatory procedure to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.
6) Work Scheduling and Allocation: Work according to an assigned schedule.
7) Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
8) Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Educational Requirements: Lower Secondary School

General Experience Requirement: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)

Managerial Experience Requirement: None