About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
GEA Group, located in Galesville, WI, is searching for a Light Assembler II to join our Production team!
Responsibilities:
Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
Assembles components, subassemblies, products, or systems by performing the following duties.
Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies.
Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, stamping and color coding parts and assemblies.
Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
Your profile and qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Other duties as assigned.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $18-$22 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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