Electro-Mechanical Technician I — First Shift, Flexible Start

Rheo Engineering; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Paid cell phone plan

Job summary

Rheo Engineering seeks an Electromechanical Technician I for the Assembly Team in Peoria, IL. You will assemble custom equipment from blueprints and expand into pneumatic and electrical work, with on-site customer support on select projects.

You’ll join a supportive team in a shop-floor environment, with growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and stable first-shift hours. This role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience assembling or maintaining custom mechanical projects from blueprints.
• Experience safely using hand/power/tools and simple machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble custom products and systems following blueprints.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic assembly.
• Install, test, and repair equipment on Rheo projects.
• Read and interpret product docs and safety manuals.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Fabrication teams for accuracy.
• Provide input to Engineering from an assembly perspective.
• Maintain and inspect machine tools and equipment.
• Occasionally support on-site with customers during installs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ownership

Team spirit

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machine tools

Job description

Rheo Engineering seeks an Electromechanical Technician I for the Assembly Team in Peoria, IL. You will assemble custom equipment from blueprints and expand into pneumatic and electrical work, with on-site customer support on select projects.

You’ll join a supportive team in a shop-floor environment, with growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and stable first-shift hours. This role emphasizes hands-on fabrication and problem solving.