Mechanical Assembly Technician

Intermountain Electronics•Centralia, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electronics (IE), a manufacturer and provider of engineered process, electrical control, and power distribution solutions, is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician at its Centralia, Illinois facility. The technician installs and assembles mechanical and electrical components on equipment and structures such as E-houses, LACT units, metering skids, switchgear, capacitor banks, MCC houses, and control centers. The role includes assembly, structural and siding work, troubleshooting, quality checks, and preparing projects for shipment. The position reports to the Final Assembly Supervisor or Mechanical Assembly Supervisor. The role is offered on day or evening shifts. The listed schedules are 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for day shift, or 3:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for evening shift; an alternative schedule of nine 9-hour shifts with every other Friday off is also noted. Employees must be able to work 40 hours per week and more as required. Travel of up to 5% may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of experience as a skilled laborer in heavy industrial manufacturing operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand basic wiring schematics and layout diagrams.
Experience with a variety of hand tools.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with technicians and management.
Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical assembly, building siding, and installation of cable trays and components, with consistent attention to quality and detail.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take ownership of and resolve challenging technical support issues.
Proactive approach, ability to get results, and ability to work within timelines.
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.
Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, and talk or hear; frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or smelling is also required.
Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting and continual bending and standing on a concrete floor.
Ability to safely climb ladders and work at heights of 6 to 15 feet when required.
Ability to work a 40-hour work week and more as required.

Responsibilities

Install electrical equipment and component devices, including cable trays, conduit, brackets, pipe hangers, and assembly mounts for HVAC units and pumps.
Measure, cut, bend, and install bus bar for specific projects.
Level skids; assemble structural frameworks and CAD wall assemblies on skids; and install roof panels and trusses.
Assemble, fit, and mount subassemblies, components, and fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment.
Check procedures and equipment to verify the mechanical integrity of units and follow quality processes.
Position, align, and adjust work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
Adjust, repair, or replace component parts to correct defects and meet specifications.
Torque assemblies to specification, troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions, diagnose failures, and make necessary repairs.
Measure, fit, and install interior or exterior insulation and panels; install siding, windows, metal panels, doors, panic hardware, closures, and roofing materials.
Measure, cut, trim, and bend products according to specifications; cut and trim access holes and penetrations.
Troubleshoot engineering and fabrication defects, waterproof surfaces by filling joints and cracks, and perform exterior trim work.
Complete installations in compliance with current regulations and customer specifications.
Take responsibility for project completion, quality, and delivery according to the work schedule.
Design, build, and erect shipping split walls; prepare buildings for shipping; and clean and touch up finished work.
Use hand tools and equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and hoists to assist with assembly and material movement; may operate a sand blaster.
Maintain regular attendance, comply with company values and safety programs, and keep the work area safe and clean.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Medical and dental plans
24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors through Teladoc
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match up to 6% of base salary
Health Savings Account with available company match up to $2,000 based on family size
Paid parental leave