Assembly Fitter

IMA Group; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

IMA Group is a global leader in automatic machines for processing and packaging across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee. The IMA Life North America unit focuses on aseptic processing and freeze-drying for pharma and biotech.

This role involves assembling mechanical systems from drawings, using shop tools, and learning welding, refrigeration, and electrical assembly as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade school background preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and self-motivation.
• Experience working with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently in a job shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical and utility system assembly activities based on engineering drawings.
• Contributing to high-quality capital equipment production by reading blueprints, assembling components, and operating various shop tools and systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to lay out, rig, and assemble mechanical systems with a focus on quality.
• Learning and applying welding, brazing, refrigeration, and/or electrical assembly techniques as needed.
• Safely and competently operating machine tools and equipment, including grinders, polishers, drills, lathes, milling machines, and utility systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Overtime flexibility

Shop tools

Education

High school diploma

Trade school preferred

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

IMA Group is a global leader in the development and production of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee products. We are constantly oriented towards innovation, thanks to significant investments in R&D and a constant dialogue with customers, the territory and local suppliers. We promote an environmentally friendly attitude towards achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by a constant growth, realized also with the continuous investment on the development of people and their skills. We are over 7,000 employees, 59% in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

• Performing mechanical and utility system assembly activities based on engineering drawings.
• contributing to high-quality capital equipment production by reading blueprints, assembling components, and operating various shop tools and systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to lay out, rig, and assemble mechanical systems with a focus on quality.
• Learning and applying welding, brazing, refrigeration, and/or electrical assembly techniques as needed.
• Safely and competently operating machine tools and equipment, including (but not limited to): grinders, polishers, drills, lathes, milling machines, and utility systems (water, steam, electrical, air, etc.).

This role involves working at heights and in confined spaces, as well as tasks requiring bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Prior experience with complex industrial or capital equipment assembly.

High school diploma required; trade school background preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude and self-motivation.

Experience working with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Ability to work independently in a job shop environment.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT

Willingness to work overtime and shifts as needed.

Availability to travel when required.

Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE

• $21.39 - $30 hourly.
• Bonus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: A dynamic and innovation-driven workplace, part of a multinational and multicultural group.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: Promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We view learning as a strategic lever for growth and motivation. We support internal training and external development initiatives.
• WELLBEING: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance. As well as an annual bonus.

IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Country: US

Placement area: Logistics and Production