Electrical &Mechanical Assembly Technician

Afinitas; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Assembly Technician to oversee electrical system assembly from schematics in a plant setting. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork, with responsibilities across wiring, routing, and welding of components.

Candidates should read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate with other departments to meet production standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Good electrical and robotics aptitude.
• Read drawings and AWS weld symbols.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of overhead crane use and operation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Willing to work overtime and meet deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Team player with good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Ownership and pride in quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the assembly and routing of electrical systems from schematics.
• Interface between machine assembly and other departments.
• Lead safety meetings and promote safety within the team.
• Keeps workflow moving by providing duties and material needs for assignments.
• Welding of structural components from blueprints.
• Meet production and quality standards.
• Assemble machinery and routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Supports team with resources required to build quality machinery.
• Conform to all attendance, safety, and personnel policies.
• Any other assigned duties.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Robotics aptitude

Overhead crane operation

Reading weld symbols

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Tools

AWS weld symbols

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 Technician!

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. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

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