Industrial Electro - Mechanical Assembler/Machine Builder

Position Description

Title: Mechanical Assembler

Department: Operations

Immediate Supervisor: Production Engineering Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Position Purpose: The Mechanical Assembler for IPG - Tishma Technologies is a critical team member in the successful delivery of our projects. The ideal candidate will be versed in multiple part manufacturing and have experience in assembling, fabricating, and troubleshooting automated equipment.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Fit and assemble components according to assembly drawings or solid models and has the knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild and repair packaging machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

2. Troubleshoot machinery and sub assembly problems to identify and fix the root cause of the problems.

3. Layout hole locations on their own to drill and tap holes on parts for the assembly process.

4. Aligns mechanical components for manual assembly with or without a hoist (max 56 lbs.)

5. Operates the machine to verify functionality, machine capability and conformance to the customer's specifications.

6. Perform modifications to parts utilizing Hand Tools and other fabrication equipment.

7. Provide feedback/alert engineering, in a collaborative manner, to alert and communicate changes and modifications occurring during the assembly process.

8. Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and drawings including identifying parts

9. Utilize drawings plan assembly and build sequences

10. Support machine assembly team.

11. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.

12. Rework critical machine components as required.

13. Uses measuring equipment such as calipers and Micrometers.

14. Sets up machines and determines if parts match specs, identifies and locates missing parts.

15. Recognizes the proper alignment and tolerance of all parts.

16. Use knowledge of pneumatic functions, devices, and fittings, to achieve desired results.

17. Record changes to machine parts and assemblies on engineering drawings.

18. Provide information for machine technical documentation.

19. Willingness to travel to customer sites up to 30%.

20. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

· Minimum 5 years related experience preferred.

· Ability to understand and read blueprints and plan/build from them

· Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

· Valid Driver's license required.

· Ability and willingness to obtain Passport.

· Ability to work from work orders, blueprints, electrical diagrams and equipment manuals and instructions

· Experience in building new electro-mechanical machinery, preferably packaging machinery.

· Understanding of the metric measurement system.

· Ability to assemble mechanical assemblies and machines

· Utilize a variety of power and hand tools for assembly

· Some electrical work required such as machine wiring and testing machines.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent customer service skills

· Team-oriented and collaborative

· Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills

· Ability to learn new technologies

· Aptitude and willingness to be a self-starter

· Willingness to work as required to meet schedules

Physical Requirements

· The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

· Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment.

· Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

· Visual Acuity - Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens

· Hearing Ability - Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.

· Working Conditions - The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.

· Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

Don't meet all the requirements? As long as you have the basic mechanical knowledge and you are willing to learn, we are willing to train the right candidate!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance