Electrical Assembler

The STEELASTIC Co.; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steelastic Company in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, seeks an Electrical Assembler for a hands-on manufacturing role. You will assemble sub‑assemblies and final units from engineering drawings, troubleshoot to component level, and assist with testing and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 1–7 years in electrical machine building, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read schematics. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Independently assemble sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and systems per drawings and schematics.
• Reading machine electrical wiring schematics and wiring panels per diagrams.
• Proficient with hand tools and test equipment; troubleshoot to component level.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products per manufacturing drawings and BOMs; perform tests.
• Troubleshoot and repair assemblies to meet specifications; document issues.
• Support production supervisor and collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain organized work area.

Skills

Schematics reading

Panel layout

Wiring panels

Hand tools proficiency

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeter

Crimpers

Drills

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Job description

For over 50 years, Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment to service the needs of the global tire industry. We have over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world. Our customers include all the multinational tire companies, and most of the top independent tire companies in the world. We pride ourselves on being customer focused, market driven with a culture that encourages creative thinking & innovation. Our team is empowered to be responsible & proactive in their everyday activities, strive for & achieve excellence in all aspects. We never compromise on our EHS responsibilities. Great Culture & Opportunity!

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever‑growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand‑alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman‑owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

The Position (Summary):

Exciting opportunity at The Steelastic Company to grow your career in electrical assembly while working alongside experienced professionals in a hands‑on manufacturing environment. The Electrical Assembler will be responsible for timely and accurate assembly of assigned product(s), troubleshooting and repairing of electrical assemblies and systems that meet current configuration as defined by engineering. Work includes production, refurbished components, testing, engineering prototype support, and building maintenance.

Minimum Essential Requirements

• Independently assemble sub‑assemblies, final assemblies, and systems per manufacturing drawings, Bill of Materials, schematics, and instructions
• Panel/cabinet layout and fabrication
• Understanding of reading machine electrical wiring schematics
• Working knowledge of wiring panels per schematics
• Working knowledge of system wiring of subassemblies to main electrical cabinet
• Perform required repairs to return assembly to operational state
• Proficiently operate hand tools and small power tools and understand their use and function
• Inspect all work before passing it on to the next operation
• Keep supervisor informed of all potential issues for quick resolution
• Provide support to the production supervisor on all production assignments, and work with other departments regarding special work assignments
• Proficiently test assemblies to meet required design specifications as required
• Troubleshoot assemblies down to component level to determine root cause of failure and recommend corrective action as required
• Conduct cycle counts
• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines
• Must own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, hammers, screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers, crimpers, etc.) and keep tools at work
• Other tasks as assigned

Preferred Key Requirements

• Must have experience using the following equipment: Voltmeter, hand tools, hand crimpers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drills and other tools as required by assigned work
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes
• Knowledge of 110V, 230V, 480V, and 24V DC
• Experience assembling capital equipment
• Experience in the tire and rubber industry is a plus
• Ability to interpret assembly instructions, work orders, engineering drawings/models, etc. to enable production of parts consistent with current engineering configuration
• Assist in creating work instructions for future use
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong digital and analog skills, ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner
• Flexibility with customers’ changing requirements, available to work overtime as needed, including weekends

Experience And Education

• Experience: 1-7 years’ experience in an electrical machine building field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; or relevant job‑specific experience
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication

Technology

• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Position will require daily utilization of Microsoft Teams, D365, and Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements

None required/ There can be occasional requests for service help from the shop floor

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment & Culture

The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed both in the office and manufacturing area. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 10 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.