Assembler I

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Woodstock, Illinois is seeking an experienced individual to assemble electromechanical devices such as solenoids and electromagnets. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, specifically within electronics components or aerospace markets. Responsibilities include assembling parts, testing wire assemblies, and ensuring specifications are met. The position requires strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and effective communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience within a manufacturing setting servicing electronics component, industrial, and/or aerospace markets.
• Highly attentive to detail with good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assembles electromechanical devices such as solenoids, basic wound coils and electromagnets according to drawings.
• Uses fixtures and tools to assemble parts including electronic components.
• Cuts and routes wires to connect electrical units using hand tools.
• Tests wire assemblies using ohmmeter or resistance tester for connections.
• Adjusts springs and shafts to meet specifications.

Skills

Assertiveness

Motivation

Safety Awareness

Accountability

Communication/Oral

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Description

Assembles electromechanical devices, such as solenoids, basic wound coils and electromagnets as laid out in drawings, routers, and work instructions.

Essential Functions

• Uses fixtures, machines, presses, and tools to assemble parts according to prints and router including electronic components, and wound coils.
• Cutting and routing wires to connect electrical units using hand tools.
• Test wire assemblies using, ohmmeter, or resistance tester to evaluate connections for resistance, shorts, and grounds.
• Stakes units, adjusts springs, and shafts to meet specifications.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Department Manager.

Qualifications

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable – Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a magnificent work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem‑solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility – Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.
• This position requires a person who is highly attentive to detail and has good hand-eye coordination.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience within a manufacturing setting servicing electronics component, industrial, and/or aerospace markets.