Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Innomotics; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Innomotics in New Kensington, PA is seeking an Assembly Technician (1st Shift) to perform mechanical and electrical assemblies using hand tools, drawings, and schematics. You will report to the Production Supervisor and ensure components meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires a High School diploma, proficiency with hand tools, the ability to read drawings, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring schematics and bills of materials.
• Able to climb to different heights and work above waist level.
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components using hand tools, BOMs, and schematics under supervision.
• Lift and position products using overhead crane and material handling devices.
• Maintain clean, safe work area following 5S and safety policies.
• Follow ISO workmanship procedures and QA expectations.
• Collaborate with QA to meet customer requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate issues to the right people.
• Support Lean initiatives and assist less experienced colleagues.
• Work overtime as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Engineering drawings

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Height access

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in electrical/electronics

Tools

Digital literacy

Job description

We are looking for an Assembly Technician (1st Shift) to join our team at Innomotics

1st Shift - Monday-Thursday - 6:00AM to 3:00PM Friday - 6:00AM - 10:00AM

The Industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #EnergyTransition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Position Overview

Innomotics in New Kensington, PA, is looking for an Assembly Technician. In this role and under close supervision, you will complete mechanical and electrical assemblies using hand tools, bills of material, assembly drawings and schematics. Reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Through component assembly – fit, align, drill, cut, and/or grind materials (i.e., metal, plastic).
• Lift and position products to precise location using overhead crane and other material handling devices (i.e., power jack, fork truck). Move/position product as required.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work area by utilizing 5S practices and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Adhere to all safety policies and utilize all PPE.
• Review and follow all ISO workmanship procedures.
• Work with Quality Assurance to meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Identify discrepancies and questionable conditions related to task and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Actively participates in Lean continual improvement initiatives.
• Assist less experienced associates.
• Work overtime as required.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, advised, or assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient use of basic hand and power tools required.
• Ability to perform responsibilities from engineering drawings, wiring schematics and bills of materials.
• Ability to climb to different heights and work at heights above waist level.
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience in a production environment.
• Minimum of one-year mechanical, electrical or related experience preferred.
• Basic digital literacy preferred.
• Associate degree in electrical or electronics preferred.

The starting pay range for this position is $22.81 an hour. The shift differential for working second shift is $2.50. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

What’s IN it for you (Our Benefits)

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Paid parental leave

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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