Festoon Assembler - Springfield, Ohio

Konecranes • Springfield, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Festoon Assembler performs electrical and mechanical wiring and assembly work on cranes and hoists. The role uses specifications, drawings, diagrams, and experience to determine wiring and component details, prepare layouts, mount equipment, connect wiring and cable systems, and test crane and hoist controls. It also includes material handling, final inspection before shipment, maintaining floor supplies in coordination with a supervisor, and keeping the work area clean and safe.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain company safety and quality standards and meet goals and performance objectives.
• Positive attitude and strong desire to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work assignments, specifications, drawings, and diagrams; determine wire, cable, conduit, and trough requirements for cranes.
• Gather component dimensions and prepare layout plans and details for future work.
• Obtain tools, materials, and equipment; handle materials manually or with overhead cranes.
• Mark component positions and outlines on cranes; lay out, drill, ream, tap, or punch holes for mounting and wire routing.
• Position and mount electrical equipment, fixtures, cabinets, and related components on cranes.
• Interpret layouts and make corrections or adjustments as needed.
• Measure and cut wires and cables; make connections and mount festoon or messenger cable systems.
• Connect leads to control devices and terminal boards according to diagrams; perform panel wiring tasks such as stripping, looping, lugging, and splicing wires.
• Mark wires and electrical devices; test and adjust electrical devices on cranes and hoist control panels.
• Perform work on single- or variable-speed, single- or multiple-motor control panels for hoists and cranes, aiming for neat and compact panels.
• Mark or tag components and wiring that will be disassembled during stripping operations.
• Coordinate the list of final miscellaneous materials to be gathered for shipment.
• Conduct final inspections of electrical component mounting, wiring, and other crane assembly work before shipment.
• Move parts within the department using hand trucks, mechanical trucks, and overhead cranes.
• Maintain floor supplies in coordination with the supervisor.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and perform assignments safely according to established procedures.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance
• Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated in the first year; three weeks after 5–12 years of service; four weeks after 13 or more years of service
• Five days of sick leave per year, prorated in the first year after 90 days of service
• Ten paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED