IT Controller jobs in New Britain, CT

Work for a Connecticut based industrial technology company that provides high-efficiency electrical equipment to Industrial, Oil / Gas and Military industries.

Controller Assembler : PurposeThis position involves the Assembly of various Controls and Components.Input MaterialDepending on what is being assembled, some input material is supplied as basic material on which further manufacturing processes are performed (such as wire that is wound into heater coils and annealed).

Other input material consists of components that are purchased, or come from another Manufacturing group, and are assembled into larger components and / or finished products (such as contactors, indicator lights and other components that are assembled into an Automatic Bus Transfer (ABT) switch).

Essential FunctionsWide varieties of functions are performed by the Assemblers and are broken down by Proficiency Levels : Assembles complex Controls and Control Cabinets as well as assembly on various product lines and other equipment;

On Control Cabinets, after layout is determined, panels are stenciled to show the location of subassemblies. Major components are mounted and wiring is routed.

Interconnecting wires are attached to the panels. Shrink-fit labels, cable clamps and tie-downs are installed; wires also may be connected to terminals by mechanical fastening or by soldering connections.

Checks are made to ensure that all mechanical functions work and that there is room for replacing parts, electrically wire runs may be checked by use of multi-meter or other device.

Doors, external labels, engraved identification plates, and viynlites are installed to complete the project, and then the completed unit is submitted to Test and , such as (but not limited to), contact pressure setting to tolerance, drilling and pinning, limit switch functionality checks, or the functionality of any other moving parts and motors are checked for proper rotation direction.

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor Control & Component Assembly.Proficiency Blueprints, Procedures & Traveler - Can not only correctly interpret electrical schematics, drawings, procedures and Traveler documents, but can assist other Assemblers.

Collaborates with Engineering to make necessary documentation changes.Setup - Operation - Maintenance - Has attained a moderate to high level of proficiency and requires occasional supervision.

Generally has a minimum of 1 year of experience. Can perform the assembly of moderately complex equipment - on new products, learns the assembly procedures from drawings as well as assistance from other Assemblers and Supervision.

On existing products, follows written documentation. Is familiar with the specialized equipment used to assemble components that the Assembler has been trained to assemble.

Maintains good Customer Relations when customer / government reps are present to witness tests.Quality / Continuous Improvement / Productivity - Inspects own work.

Represents Control & Component Assembly Department on Continuous Improvement Task Teams. Always works toward improving assembly methods and efficiency;

reports significant improvements to Supervisor. Problem Solving - Can work out most of the problems that arise concerning work being performed - utilizes the experience of the Assembler I, Team Leader Assembly, and the Supervisor Control & Component Assembly.

Blueprints & Traveler - Can correctly interpret the drawings and Traveler documents, but may need some assistance when working on new, or more complex jobsPhysical RequirementsJob usually requires more standing than sitting - depending on the components being assembled, up to about half of the work can be done while seated.

Since overhead and portable cranes are available in all work areas, Assemblers are not required to lift more than 60 pounds.

Environmental / Safety IssuesKeeps work area clean and free of extraneous materials. Spends 90% to 95% of time in Control & Component Assembly work area.

Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy.TrainingRequirements for this position are to also be engaged in : 5S, Continuous Improvement, On-Time Delivery, Routine Total Preventative Maintenance and the submission of Improvement Ideas.

Cross TrainingCross trains on all of the positions in the Control & Component Assembly Department as directed by the Supervisor Control & Component Assembly.

Education / CertificationHigh school / Trade school graduate. Must have good eyesight and very good manual dexterity. Has passed Certification Test established by the Company for each Assembly procedure that is used without close supervision.

Finished ProductEnsures that the equipment meets all required tests and that it is moved to the next position on the Traveler in a timely manner.

Last updated : 2024-04-24