Interface Tech

MPI Systems; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Systems in City of Poughkeepsie, NY builds machines according to job orders, schematics, and prints, assembling electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components on machine frames to meet production schedules.

We embrace a LEAN culture and invest in employee training for continuous development. Join a team focused on reducing waste and delivering high-quality equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, engineers, and supervisors.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components.
• Welding experience and ability to weld parts.
• Proficient with computers and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment per schematics, drawings, and procedures.
• Start up newly built equipment including high voltage connections and software installation.
• Follow quality checklists to verify machine operation.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area per MPI standards.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and participate in lean meetings.
• Operate forklift and other handling equipment after training.

Skills

Reading documents

Communication skills

Electrical fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Welding experience

Computer skills

PLC knowledge

Arithmetic skills

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Your Career Aspirations, Our Commitment!

The Interface Tech 1 builds machines according to job orders, schematics, and prints, by placing component parts and sub assembly units on machine frames to meet production schedules.

MPI drives a LEAN culture, focused on customer service excellence. We do this by working to simplify our processes and driving out waste or non-value-added activities. We value participation at all levels and invest in our employees’ training to achieve continuous development of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
• Follow schematics, drawings, and written procedures to assemble equipment to specifications including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical assemblies.
• Startup of newly built equipment including high voltage connections, software installation, component setup and calibration.
• Follow quality control checklists to confirm machine operation.
• Use shop interface manuals for MPI interface procedures.
• Work with other departments as needed to resolve any engineering or manufacturing related problems.
• Operate forklift for material transport, upon completion of MPI training.
• Operate chain hoists and lift tables, upon completion of MPI training.
• MPI is a LEAN company and maintaining your work area and tools in a clean, safe, and organized manner is a requirement.
• Assist and support lean manufacturing initiates within the department and other areas as requested.
• Follow all Personal Protection Program guidelines.
• Compliance of all OSHA and MPI Safety Procedures.
• Some welding of parts, equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of organizations including fellow workers, engineering staff and supervisors.
• Sound understanding of electrical fundamentals, PLC’s, hydraulics, pneumatics, and the ability to read and interpret schematics, ability to comprehend circuits and components.
• Advanced skill level and ability to perform technical trouble shooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical components and control mechanisms.
• Mechanical experience in assembly or repair.
• Welding experience
• Above average computer skills with recent experience.
• Extensive trouble shooting experience, electrical, PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Valid driver’s license: checked and verified by MPI Insurance carrier before driving MPI vehicles.

Company Profile

Why Join MPI

• Competitive salary range of $24-$28 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
• Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
• Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Company Website

www.mpi-systems.com