ASSEMBLER in Buffalo, New York at Power Drives Inc

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour. Employees have opportunities for salary increases through our tiered training program, as well as monthly performance incentives.

Schedule: 7:00 AM -5:30 Monday- Thursday

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective: To assemble, test and tag hoses, tubes, fittings, and accessories with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job Requirements

Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up supervision

Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Be customer service and quality driven

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints

Ability to be cross trained in other functions

Observant, attentive to detail, and quality conscious

Self-motivated and task driven

Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute assignments as given by the supervisor or group leader

Meet or exceed quality of work and quantity expectations

Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures

Utilize measurement devices like calipers, digital scales, and gage clocks to perform quality checks as required

Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned

Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts

Immediately inform supervisor or group leader of all equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns

Training other team members as assigned

Participate in daily area clean up and more significantly facility clean-up efforts as assigned

Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required

Set up machinery and properly use protractors and other jigs and fixtures as required

Ensure completed product and left-over materials are returned to proper locations

Accept reassignments to other departments as workload dictates

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.