Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Lead Transformer Final Assembly Technician to oversee tanking, final assembly, and vacuum oil filling operations for liquid-filled distribution transformers. The role involves ensuring quality standards, supporting operator training, and maintaining production readiness in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform tanking and final assembly operations for liquid-filled distribution transformers in accordance with engineering drawings, bills of material, and work instructions
- Prepare active parts and related assemblies for tanking, including fit-up, alignment, and readiness verification
- Lower, position, and install transformer assemblies into tanks using approved methods and equipment
- Install covers, bushings, fittings, switches, hardware, and related transformer accessories in accordance with design requirements
- Complete final assembly steps required for inspection, filling, and downstream production readiness
- Support development and refinement of standard work and best practices for final assembly operations during ramp-up
- Operate and support setup of vacuum oil filling equipment in accordance with approved work instructions, process requirements, and quality standards
- Prepare units for vacuum oil filling, sealing, and related final assembly steps
- Perform insulating liquid filling operations for oil-filled or ester-filled transformers using approved equipment and procedures
- Monitor filling operations for equipment status, process conformance, cleanliness, and completion of required steps
- Support troubleshooting of filling equipment, filling process issues, or non-conforming conditions in coordination with maintenance, engineering, and supervision as needed
- Handle insulating liquids and related materials in a safe and controlled manner
- Inspect components, tanks, fittings, hardware, and related materials prior to use for condition, completeness, and conformance
- Verify fit-up, alignment, preparation status, accessory installation, and final assembly readiness throughout the build process
- Perform in-process dimensional and visual checks using standard measurement and inspection tools in accordance with work instructions
- Identify defects such as poor fit-up, damaged components, missing hardware, contamination concerns, or non-conforming assembly conditions and take corrective action
- Accurately log production data, material traceability, and quality yields into the ERP or production tracking system
- Identify recurring assembly or quality issues and support corrective actions to improve consistency and reduce rework
- Safely handle transformer components, active parts, tanks, fittings, hoses, hardware, and related materials using appropriate lifting or handling equipment
- Use overhead cranes, hoists, fixtures, and other approved devices as required
- Stage materials and equipment to support efficient workflow while maintaining organization and traceability
- Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, hoses, valves, fittings, fixtures, and related equipment required for tanking, final assembly, and vacuum oil filling operations
- Perform routine equipment and tool checks and report issues as needed
- Support troubleshooting of equipment, tooling, or process issues as required
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company standards
- Support training and qualification of new operators during factory ramp-up
- Share assembly best practices, workmanship expectations, filling process knowledge, and quality standards with team members
- Assist supervisors in identifying process gaps, training needs, and improvement opportunities
- Interface with upstream and downstream production operations as required by production flow
Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or assembly environment
- 3+ years of experience in liquid-filled transformer manufacturing, final assembly, tanking, oil filling, or similar industrial manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, bills of material, and production documentation
- Ability to operate and support setup of vacuum oil filling equipment and final assembly processes in accordance with approved procedures
- Proficiency with measurement and inspection tools such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and related inspection tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and respond to assembly, equipment, or quality issues
- Ability to support startup, training, and process stabilization activities in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment preferred
- Ability to follow all workplace safety requirements and reinforce safe work practices with others
- Ability to safely work around vacuum oil filling equipment, insulating liquids, heavy components, and moving equipment
- Ability and willingness to travel Internationally for training, including extended travel during initial facility ramp-up
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role as outlined below
- Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs, with or without assistance
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion
- Ability to bend, reach, climb, and work in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment
- Ability to safely work in an industrial environment using required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Associate degree (AAS) in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field strongly preferred
- Experience in liquid-filled transformer manufacturing or similar industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience with tanking, final assembly, vacuum oil filling, accessory installation, or related downstream transformer manufacturing operations
- Experience supporting process improvements, operator training, startup activities, or process documentation in a quality-critical environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example in quality, safety, and execution
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