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.

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

Pay Rate: $20-21 per hour. Employees have the opportunity to receive salary increases as they progress through our monthly performance incentive!

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective: To support production through testing, inspection, and auditing of products, processes, and tools with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience of quality inspection or 1 year of service in Production at Power Drives, Inc.
Experience in blueprint reading
Experience with measurement tools and techniques (ex. Calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.)
Familiar with Coordinate Measuring Devices

Job Requirements:

Excellent verbal and communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional customer orientation
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Basic mathematical and reasoning skills with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
Working knowledge of manufacturing supervision
Detail-oriented
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Ability to be cross trained in other functions
Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute assignments as given by the Supervisor or Group Leader
Immediately inform supervision of all equipment, process, material, safety, and quality concerns
Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
Meet or exceed all quality and quantity requirements
Responsible for product inspection at defined intervals
Responsible for the validation of first piece production runs
Responsible for any quality related testing required by the customer
Responsible for insuring compliance to customer/quality system requirements
Assist in the external/internal auditing process through audit participation
Performs process audits and inspection audits
Utilize a range of measurement tools and techniques (ex/ calipers, scales, gage blocks, fixtures, 3D measurement, etc.)
Training other team members as assigned
Participate in daily housekeeping of assigned areas and other cleanup efforts as assigned
Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolutions efforts
Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
Accept reassignment 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.

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