Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.
As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:
• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of an Electrical Assembly Technician is to ensure that Marlen equipment is compliant with customer specification prior to shipment. This role will work directly with production, engineering, and service personnel to plan and execute the inspection process in accordance to meeting customer ship dates. This role will be responsible for working hours required to meet customer deadlines, requiring overtime and may include weekends. This role is responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a clean production work area.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Read, interpret, and understand schematics including component and symbol recognition.
• Utilizing schematic, plan electrical assembly and wiring sequence.
• Follow electrical schematic for assembling electrical junction boxes, line connections, stop buttons, push buttons, safety switches, outlets, single and three phase motors, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), PLC’s, electrical sub-assemblies, and other electrical units.
• Build and install control panels, perform machine startups, and troubleshoot wiring issues.
• Wire complete machines and systems.
• Complete and document in-process inspections.
• Properly utilize a variety of hand tools for assembly and wiring.
• Communicate potential problems to lead/manager.
• Ensure assembly tasks are completed within budget and on-time per schedule.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
• Understand and maintain both quality and quantity standards and expectations.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Other tasks assigned by the lead or department manager.
