Production Technician in Sparks, Nevada at Ellsworth Corporation

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Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Production Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions (EDS) located in Sparks, NV.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! 

Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Field Service Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, located in Sparks, NV. Click here to find out more about the markets we serve and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing products! 

You will assemble highly customized automated adhesive dispensing equipment according to customer, engineering specifications, internal experience, and industry manufacturing procedures. You will also use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to assemble units. As well as testing and calibrating parts and mechanisms to ensure all components meet tolerances, product specifications, and quality standards. May also repair or refit parts or units that fail tests or tolerance levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds equipment frames and mechanical sub-assemblies using various hand and power tools

• Assembles electrical and plumbing components, such as plumbing and pipework, transformers, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, and printed circuit boards on the chassis panel

• Routes and connects wires and cables between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematics and blueprints to assemble mechanical and electrical components

• Collaborates with Engineering to update Bills of Materials and other documents

• Uses cranes, hoists and lifts to position heavy parts and assemblies

• Verifies quality and accuracy of assembled components and equipment

• Uses gauges, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges

• Maintains good order and maintenance of all tools and equipment

• Maintains a safe work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 + years assembly, technical or mechanical experience

• High School/ GED. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

• Very strong mechanical aptitude

• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical concepts

• Experience in the use of hand and power tools and knowledge of tool safety

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with small parts to assemble them into larger components

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and electrical schematics

• Demonstrated capability to follow established procedures and work instructions

• Demonstrated capability to work without established procedures and work instructions

• Able to ensure quality standards and targets are met

Ellsworth Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation for any part of our employment process, please follow the instructions on our Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants page of our Careers website.