Electrical Assembly Technician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks an Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Technician to perform electrical and mechanical assembly in a manufacturing setting in the United States. The role requires reading schematics and drawings, and hands-on use of a variety of hand and power tools.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, adaptable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include wiring GFCIs and load centers, interpreting diagrams, selecting wire

Qualifications

• Strong electrical assembly background and experience wiring electrical components.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using hand and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Safety-focused with attention to quality.
• Ability to read assembly blueprints or drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical wiring and assembly of components per specs and safety standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical docs.
• Identify wire gauges and manage electrical loads and configurations.
• Assemble components using hand and power tools and ensure quality.
• Triage basic wiring issues and maintain safe work area.
• Assemble mechanical parts, following blueprints and instructions.
• Wrap and prepare finalized assemblies for shipment and support production.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematics reading

Power tools

Safety conscious

Blueprints reading

Tools

Pallet jack

Drills

Battery-powered impacts

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for performing electrical and mechanical assembly activities in a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong electrical assembly background, the ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings, and experience using a variety of hand and power tools. The ideal candidate is adaptable, safety-focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Assembly

• Perform electrical wiring and assembly of GFCIs, receptacles, load centers, GenPlugs, and related electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Understand electrical load and line configurations.
• Identify and properly select different wire gauges based on application requirements.
• Complete electrical connections and wiring according to established specifications and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot basic wiring and assembly issues as needed.

Mechanical Assembly

• Assemble components using hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, ratchets, drills, and battery-powered impacts.
• Read and interpret assembly blueprints and work instructions.
• Perform various stages of assembly, including preparation and final assembly.
• Ensure completed assemblies meet quality and production requirements.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.

General Production Responsibilities

• Wrap and prepare finalized assemblies for shipment.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks using a pallet jack.
• Empty garbage and maintain cleanliness by removing daily production waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and production demands, including working in rushed or high-volume situations.
• Work an 8-10 hour shift, with occasional weekend work as production needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and shipping operations.

Required Qualifications

• Previous electrical assembly experience is strongly preferred and may be required.
• Experience wiring GFCIs, receptacles, load centers, GenPlugs, or similar electrical components.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of electrical loads, line configurations, and wire gauges.
• Previous mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read assembly blueprints or technical drawings.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials and components as required.
• Ability to load and unload materials using a pallet jack.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment for extended shifts of 8-10 hours.
• Ability to work occasional weekends based on production requirements.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where production priorities and workloads may change throughout the day. The successful candidate must be comfortable working under time constraints while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.