Mechanical Assembly Technician

Intermountain Electronics; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical and Dental Plans

401K – Company match up to 6% of base salary

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Intermountain Electronics seeks a Mechanical Assembly Technician in Centralia, Illinois. The role involves assembling electrical components, installing cable trays, and ensuring quality work in heavy industrial settings. Candidates are expected to have a High School Diploma and relevant experience, along with strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include competitive salary, PTO, medical plans, and more. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and a commitment to quality output.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus one‑year experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with various hand tools and mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Install cable trays, cut, bend and install buss bar.
• Assemble and attach components on electrical equipment.
• Work safely and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Ability to read and understand basic wiring schematics

Experience with various hand tools

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and capable of working in a team environment

Education

High School Diploma

One-year experience in heavy industrial manufacturing operations

Tools

Various hand tools

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Medical and Dental Plans
• Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.S. Board Certified doctors
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• 401K – Company match up to 6% of base salary.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size.
• Paid Parental Leave

Position Summary

Mechanical Assembly Technician – install cable trays, cut, bend and install buss bar, hang doors/siding, install specialty components, assemble and attach electrical components/devices on electrical equipment such as E‑houses, LACT units, metering skids, switch gear, capacitor banks, MCC houses, control centers, etc.

Work Schedule

Day Shift 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with rotating Fridays off. Second Shift 3:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 4–10 s M‑F.

Essential Functions

Assembly

• Install a variety of electrical equipment and component devices such as cable trays, conduit, brackets, pipe hangers, assembly mounts for HVAC units, pumps, etc.; measure, cut, and bend buss bar for specific projects; level skids.
• Assemble structural framework and Frame CAD wall assembles on skids; install roof panels and trusses.
• Assemble, fit, and mount sub‑assemblies, components, and standard fixed assemblies in electrical control equipment.
• Follow quality process in checking procedures and equipment to verify mechanical integrity of units.
• Position, align, or adjust work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Torque assemblies to spec; perform basic troubleshooting duties as required and diagnose cause of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and make necessary repairs.

Siding & Doors

• Measure fit and install interior/exterior insulation and/or panels.
• Install various types of siding, windows, and metal panel products on modular buildings, skids, E‑houses, and other portable structures.
• Mount and install door assemblies.
• Install panic hardware and closures.
• Install roofing material.
• Measure, cut, trim, and bend product according to specifications.
• Cut and trim access holes and penetrations.
• Troubleshoot engineering and fabrication defects.
• Waterproof surfaces by filling joints, cracks with ca‑k­ing compound.
• Perform exterior trim work.
• Perform installations compliant with current regulations and customer specifications.
• Responsible for assigned project completion, quality, and delivery according to work schedule.
• Design, build, and erect shipping split walls.
• Prep building for shipping; clean and touch up.

Tools and Equipment

• Various hand tools – wrenches, screwdriver, utility knife, laser level, drill and impact, 3‑in‑1 saw, etc.
• Use overhead crane, forklift, scissor lifts, hoists to assist in mechanical assembly and moving materials/projects.
• May operate sand blaster.

Other Essential Duties

• Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, comes to work on time.
• Follows and complies with IE Core Values.
• Follow and comply with IE safety program.
• Must maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma plus one‑year experience working as a skilled laborer in heavy industrial manufacturing operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand basic wiring schematics and layout diagrams.
• Experience with various hand tools.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Confident with the ability to work closely with other technicians and management while keeping production flowing and meeting due dates.
• Demonstrated proficiency to achieve high quality results in mechanical assemblies, siding of buildings, installing cable trays and components and continual attention to quality and detail in the final assembly stage of production.
• Must be detail oriented and committed to producing quality work.
• Must be able to get along with co‑workers, supervisors, management, etc.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of and resolve challenging technical support issues.
• Strong bias for being proactive and getting results.
• Ability to work within timelines.
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift 50 lbs. and move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and must be able to perform frequent heavy lifting and continual bending and standing on a concrete floor.
• Must be able to safely climb up and down ladders and work at heights between six to fifteen feet when required.

Work Schedule

Must be able to work a 40‑hour work week. More as required.