Mechanic - 1st Shift

Philips; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Latham, New York is seeking a Mechanic - 1st Shift to operate and maintain handheld and bench-mounted power tools to fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical components for MRI magnet systems. You will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to interpret drawings and document tool usage, ensuring compliance with medical-device manufacturing standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with light industrial or home improvement work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with light industrial or home improvement work preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and perform precise assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain handheld and bench-mounted power tools to fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical components for MRI systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to interpret drawings and document tool usage and maintenance.

Skills

Power tools usage

Reading technical drawings

Quality/documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drills

Riveters

Torque drivers

Grinders

Job description

Mechanic - 1st Shift

This is an excellent opportunity to be a key player at our Latham, New York facility where we manufacture magnets for MRI machines.

Job Title

Mechanic - 1st Shift

This is an excellent opportunity to be a key player at our Latham, New York facility where we manufacture magnets for MRI machines.

Job Description

Mechanic - 1st Shift

This is an excellent opportunity to be a key player at our Latham, New York facility where we manufacture magnets for MRI machines.

Your Role

• Operate and maintain handheld and bench-mounted power tools (e.g., drills, riveters, torque drivers, grinders) to accurately fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical components for MRI systems while following safety and ESD protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to interpret technical drawings, perform precise assemblies, and document tool usage and maintenance to ensure compliance with medical-device manufacturing standards.

You're The Right Fit If

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You have experience with light industrial or home improvement work.
• You have worked with soldering, wiring, fabrication or in a general warehouse setting.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Production/Assembler position.

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role on 1st shift.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in New York is $15.00 to $23.00 per hour.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, New York USA.

#EOS

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.