Gearing Tech I

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Gearing Technician to join our team in Duluth, GA.

This role performs final assembly of gearboxes within the WEG range, while supporting the company's safety, quality and delivery goals. Primary responsibilities include assembling gearboxes to customer specs, receiving components, inspecting for accuracy, maintaining inventory, reading BOMs and work orders, and performing tests and final painting as required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read assembly prints and BOMs.
• Ability to use manual and power tools.
• Willingness to learn gearbox and motor assembly and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble industrial gearboxes according to customer specifications.
• Receive inbound components and check against PO/packing slip for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory in proper locations.
• Read work orders, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Operate forklift for component picking and boxing or crating of product.
• Perform quality tests on finished products and assist with painting.

Skills

Mechanical assembly aptitude

Reading assembly prints

Reading BOMs

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory control basics

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

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WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Gearing Technician to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role performs final assembly of gearboxes of all types within the WEG range while supporting the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Assemble industrial gearboxes according to customer specifications.
• Receive inbound components, check against purchase order/packing slip for accuracy, shortages and damage.
• Maintain an accurate inventory in the correct locations and organized in an orderly fashion.
• Read work orders, BOMs, and work assembly instructions including tooling layout diagrams.
• Use a forklift, pallet jack, or ladder for picking of components for assembly.
• Perform quality tests on finished products.
• Operate an industrial painting system for final painting of product.
• Work with shipping department to perform or assist with final boxing or crating of product.
• Perform analysis on returned gearboxes, repair as necessary.
• Communicate with other personnel to facilitate solutions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Knowledge / training:

• Will be required to learn gearbox and motor assembly and testing skills.
• Preferred - Basic knowledge of mechanical assembly (bearings, shafting, gears, etc..).
• Preferred - Proficient in reading assembly prints, BOM’s, and work assembly instructions.
• Required - Ability to use manual and power tools.
• Preferred - Familiar with inventory control procedures.
• Will be required to learn industrial painting operations.
• Will be required to operate a forklift (both sit down and stand up types).
• Preferred - Effective time management skills to ensure on time order delivery.
• Required - Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Required - Must be able to lift 40lbs

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years mechanical assembly experience (gearbox, power transmission, or motor assembly experience.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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