Electromechanical Assembler

Fellowes Brands; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Itasca, IL is seeking a hands-on assembler to build shredders from components, following documented instructions and safety rules. You will position, align, and fasten parts, install electrical connections, and verify conformance with drawings and prints.

The role requires attention to detail, strong manual skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. PPE must be worn and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Pay close attention to detail and follow instructions and procedures to meet quality standards.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical presence at designated worksite, work a 40-hour work schedule, maintain consistent and acceptable attendance and work overtime as required, including weekend and holiday work based on business demands.
• Good verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and able to operate hand tools, powered tools, machines and measuring equipment.
• Previous experience working with tools, arbor presses or other equipment in a precision assembly environment is a plus.
• Maintain a neat and orderly personal work area and assist with keeping all material storage, assembly, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition.

Responsibilities

• Work from demonstration, written, and verbal instruction to assemble shredders by positioning, aligning, fastening, and packaging parts.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals and environment.
• Follow prints, drawings, written and verbal instruction to determine component parts and assembly sequence of units.
• Install and connect cables, wiring, and electrical components according to specifications.
• Check parts for conformance.
• Attach nameplates, labels, and identify information on parts.
• Lubricate, apply glue, or other materials to parts as required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly personal work area and assists with keeping all material storage, assembly, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition.
• Work with Equipment Maintenance to keep equipment in proper condition and operating order.
• Rotate positions and aid with process flows in other areas as needed.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Arbor presses

Measuring equipment

Electrical components

Job description

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021 and 2022
• As one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2022 and 2023

Job Responsibilities

Work from demonstration, written, and verbal instruction. Use fixtures, presses, manual, and powered tools to assemble shredders by safely positioning, aligning, fastening, and packaging parts, sub, and completed assemblies. Ensure quality standards, process controls, and production goals are met.

• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals and environment.
• Follow prints, drawings, written and verbal instruction to determinecomponent parts and assembly sequence of units.
• Install and connect cables, wiring, and electrical components according tospecifications.
• Check parts for conformance.
• Attach nameplates, labels, and identify information on parts.
• Clean, lubricate, apply glue, or other materials to parts as required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly personal work area and assists with keeping allmaterial storage, assembly, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition.
• Work with Equipment Maintenance to keep equipment in proper conditionand operating order.
• Rotate positions and aid with process flows in other areas as needed.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules and guidelines in to prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical presence at designated worksite, work a 40-hour work schedule, maintain consistent and acceptable attendance and work overtime as required, including weekend and holiday work based on business demands.
• Pay close attention to detail and follow instructions and procedures to meet quality standards.
• Work in a team environment by assisting in training and facilitating job duties for other team members (including temps). Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Good verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and able to operate hand tools, powered tools, machines and measuring equipment.
• Previous experience working with tools, arbor presses or other equipment in a precision assembly environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Perform repetitive tasks as required.

Perform pre-shift stretching (includes: bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arm, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position.

Please use the frequency chart to indicate approximate time spent performing physical requirements.

Frequency Chart (eight-hour work day):

• Minimal (M) 1% - 5% 0 – 0.5
• Occasional (O) 6% - 33% 0.5 – 2.5
• Frequent (F) 34% - 66% 2.5 – 5.5
• Continuous (C) 67% - 100% > 5.5
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Minimal
• Carrying: Occasional
• Reading: Minimal
• Climbing: Minimal
• Sitting: Minimal
• Driving: Minimal
• Squatting: Minimal
• Gripping/Grasping: Frequent
• Standing: Continuous
• Kneeling: Minimal
• Twisting: Minimal
• Lifting (up to 25 lbs.): Frequent
• Typing: Minimal
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.): Minimal
• Vibration: Minimal
• Over shoulder/overhead: Minimal
• Walking: Frequent
• Pulling: Occasional
• Writing: Minimal
• Pushing: Occasional

The job duties for this job description include, but are not limited to the requirements specified above. Certain conditions may require temporary duties; however, these duties will be within the scope of physical requirements for this pay grade.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

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