Electrical &Mechanical Assembly Technician

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role involves assembling electrical systems from schematics, routing hydraulics and pneumatics, and welding structural components per blueprints.

You will coordinate with other departments and promote a safety-first culture on the shop floor. The ideal candidate can read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, has robotics aptitude, and is capable of managing multiple tasks with

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Good electrical and robotics aptitude.
• Read drawings and AWS weld symbols.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Work well in a team and maintain safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assembly and routing of electrical systems from schematics.
• Promotes safety by leading safety meetings and maintaining safe work practices.
• Interface between machine assembly and other departments.
• Welds structural components from blueprints and ensures quality standards.
• Assembles machinery and routes hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Provides resources and support to build quality machinery.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Robotics aptitude

Hydraulic & pneumatic understanding

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Afinitas is Hiring an Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Techician!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the assembly/routing of electrical systems from schematics.
• Resolving all personnel issues within the department.
• Interface between machine assembly and other departments.
• Promote safety with the team by leading safety meetings.
• Keeps the workflow moving by providing assigned duties and the material needs for the completion of assignments.
• Welding of structural components from blueprints.
• Meet established production and quality standards.
• Assembly of machinery, and routing of hydraulic and pneumatics.
• Demonstrates leadership quality to the team.
• Supports team with any resources required to build quality machinery.
• Conform to all company attendance, safety, and personnel policies.
• Any other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Must possess good electrical and robotics aptitude.
• Read drawings and AWS weld symbols.
• Add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers/fractions.
• Have knowledge of overhead crane use and operation.
• Have good oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with customer service departments by phone and in person.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to comply with all work-related deadlines and work overtime when required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; able to handle shifting priorities and deadlines; able to property prioritize.
• Work with a team and in a team environment.
• Have good housekeeping habits, and strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Take personal ownership and pride in the quality of work.
• Willing to assist wherever needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals.
• Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Afinitas

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.