Assembly Technician

About ABB and Our Team

At ABB, we strive to optimize industrial processes for leaner, cleaner operations, fostering a culture where each individual's contribution matters. Join our Athens, GA team and help power industries globally through impactful work. Our collaborative teams continuously learn and innovate, bringing unique perspectives to solve real challenges.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Perform various assembly tasks to build semi-finished or final products, systems, or panels, including packing aligned with production lines.
• Execute manual assembly tasks or utilize light hand tools effectively.
• Conduct scheduled quality checks as part of established production protocols.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a tidy workspace.
• Demonstrate the capability to work proficiently in two distinct assembly stations within 18 months.
• Understand and follow verbal and written technical instructions presented in English.
• Read and interpret prints, factory orders, routings, and other production-related documents both physically and electronically.
• Operate safely within an industrial manufacturing environment, including adherence to shift schedules as required.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance in line with company standards.
• Utilize overhead cranes or hoists proficiently.
• Apply appropriate measuring instruments and gauges accurately.
• Use basic mathematics skills to measure in fractional inches.
• Achieve quality and productivity goals consistently.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout and other safety protocols.
• Conform to internal policies and procedures, assist with housekeeping, share knowledge with colleagues, and undertake other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs close to the body and 35 lbs away from the body for 60% of work time.
• Assist with lifting over 50 lbs for 40% of the time.
• Use company-provided personal protective equipment willingly.
• Have necessary corrected vision to read instructions, prints, and gauges.
• Perform frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting (both assisted and unassisted).
• Stand for prolonged intervals and function in typical factory conditions including concrete floors, temperature variations, noise, and allergens.
• The role involves repetitive physical activities.

Education and Skills Requirements

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and have fundamental computer skills as defined by the company.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Employee Benefits

• Medical options include a PPO Copay Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account.
• Dental coverage choices: Core and Core Plus plans.
• Vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance at twice the base salary.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided by the company at one times base pay.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance fully employee-paid up to limits.
• Short-Term Disability coverage up to 26 weeks, fully paid by company.
• Long-Term Disability pays 60% of salary, company-paid with optional buy-up to 66 2/3%.
• Optional supplemental insurance plans including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance paid by employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health advocacy resources supporting mental/behavioral health, general health, virtual health, infertility, and adoption.
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• Eleven paid holidays plus vacation accrued based on service tenure.

Additional Information

The role requires compliance with company safety practices including lockout/tagout and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Training and sharing knowledge with coworkers is encouraged, as is flexibility to perform other duties as required. Physical conditions include environmental exposure typical of factory setting such as heat, cold, noise, and allergens.

Interested candidates should be ready to make an impact by applying their skills in a manufacturing environment that values dedication and continuous growth.