Equipment Assembly and Repair Technician

Grafton Wi; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (company-paid)

401(k) with company match

18 days PTO per year

10 paid holidays per year

PTO carryover

Job summary

Yamato Corporation is hiring an Equipment Assembly and Repair Technician to assemble and package new equipment, and to set up demonstration units for customer events. The role may involve repairing used equipment returned by customers and collaborating with team members on complex tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of related experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and proficiency with hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2–3 years related experience.
• Technical associate degree or certification preferred.
• Ability to understand and work with mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience in technical assembly or service of technical equipment preferred.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Sense of urgency and pride in quality.
• Attention to detail.
• MS Excel and Word experience.
• ERP systems experience preferred in manufacturing.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and package new equipment.
• Set up and tear down equipment for customer demonstrations.
• Move equipment using fork trucks/overhead hoists.
• Read basic mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Rebuild and test equipment before shipping to customers.
• Diagnose malfunctions with systematic testing.
• Support sales/applications engineering during testing or demos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Tooling experience

Excel/Word

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical associate degree/certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Equipment Assembly and Repair Technician

About Yamato: Yamato is a global leader in advanced weighing, filling, and inspection solutions, with a legacy dating back to 1920. The company manufactures weighing technology used in heavy industrial and food applications.

Learn more at YamatoAmericas.com.

Yamato Corporation Offers Exceptional Employee Benefits

At Yamato Corporation, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide 100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and both short- and long-term disability options. Your health is important to us, and we are committed to supporting it.
• 401(k) with Company Match & Immediate Vesting: Eligibility for our 401(k) plan begins the first day of the month following 30 days of service, with a 4% company match on employee contributions of 5% or more. Best of all, you are fully vested in the employer match from day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our employees accrue 18 days of PTO each calendar year, allowing you to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters to you most.
• PTO Carryover Benefits: Enjoy flexibility with our PTO carryover policy, which allows a portion of unused PTO to be carried over into the following year, providing you with additional time off when needed.
• 10 Company-Paid Holidays: Celebrate and unwind with 10 paid holidays each calendar year, ensuring you have time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

The Equipment Assembly and Repair Technician will assemble and package new equipment for customer orders. Technicians will also set up and tear down demonstration equipment for customer demonstrations. They may also be asked to work on repairing/rebuilding used equipment that has been sent in by customers. Technicians will work both independently and in a team environment depending on the task.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assembly, testing, and packaging of new equipment.
• Setting up and tearing down equipment for customer demonstrations.
• Operating fork trucks and overhead hoists to move equipment during rigging, assembly, and packaging functions.
• Reading and interpreting basic mechanical diagrams, and electrical diagrams.
• Rebuilding and testing equipment to ensure the quality of rebuilt equipment prior to shipping to customers.
• Diagnosing customer equipment malfunctions or failures through logical deduction and systematic testing procedures.
• Executing general shop functions: organization, cleaning, and warehousing tasks.
• Meets daily production goals.
• Assists sales and applications engineering personnel during product testing or customer demonstrations.
• Any other additional duties as assigned.

Highlights

• Technicians are provided with tools and an independent workstation.
• The work can be different daily depending on what equipment needs to be built, which is great for those that don’t want repetitive work.
• Technicians are reimbursed for safety shoes yearly.
• This position works in a semi-quiet warehouse/production setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED along with a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience required. Technical associates degree or certification preferred.
• Ability to understand and work with mechanical and electrical components of equipment, including disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting and repair required.
• Working experience in technical assembly or service of technical equipment preferred.Critical thinking with the ability to evaluate technical issues systematically and make informed decisions to resolve issues.
• Proficient using hand and power tools to assemble or repair machinery.
• Sense of urgency and pride in the quality of your work.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word experience.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting is preferred but not required.
• Requires valid driver's license and must be insurable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Technicians must also be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to use standard hand tools and power tools safely. Drive a forklift truck. Climb ladder, height tolerance (not afraid of heights). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to operate motor vehicle.

DISCLAIMER

The above is only a summary of the typical functions of this job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this job may differ from those outlined in the description and those other duties, as assigned, might be part of this position.

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