Assembly Technician

IPEG, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelletron, part of PiovanGroup, is the global leading supplier for dust removal systems for plastic processors and plastics manufacturers. The Assembly Technician role in Lancaster, PA focuses on assembling and testing custom industrial equipment and systems, with responsibilities spanning mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical integration.

The ideal candidate has a maintenance or electromechanical background, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience with pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems is essential.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble custom industrial machinery and pneumatic conveying systems from engineering drawings.
• Perform fit-up, alignment, and final system integration.
• Install and connect pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues during assembly and testing.
• Conduct testing and verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain accurate assembly, inspection, and service documentation.
• Operate forklifts and shop equipment safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Reading drawings/schematics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pelletron, part of PiovanGroup, is the global leading supplier for dust removal systems for plastic processors and plastics manufacturers. Besides the plastics industry, the dedusting technology is also used in the food, mineral and recycling industries. In 2003, the company began to expand into the pneumatic conveying field and developed a new pressure conveying process, trade named pellcon3®. Pelletron has a wide range of pneumatic conveying components such as rotary valves, diverter valves and shut-off valves, specially designed for conveying of pellets and powders. The Pellbow®, a special pipe elbow, another Pelletron invention, is used in the plastics industry to prevent dust and streamers in the conveying process.

Role

The Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification, of custom industrial equipment and systems. The ideal candidate has, maintenance, industrial equipment, or electromechanical background and is comfortable working with pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems. This position will report to the Operations Supervisor and is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble custom industrial machinery and pneumatic conveying systems from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Perform equipment fit-up, alignment, mechanical adjustments, and final system integration.
• Install and connect pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues during assembly and testing.
• Perform maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and modification of customer-returned equipment.
• Conduct testing and verify conformance to specifications.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Install tubing, piping, motors, sensors, actuators, and controls.
• Perform basic electrical wiring and component replacement.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Maintain accurate assembly, inspection, and service documentation.
• Operate forklifts and shop equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or military technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electromechanical assembly, field service, or related experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working on industrial equpment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, and controls.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.