Mechanical Technician

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. (USA) in Duluth, GA seeks a Mechanical Technician to assemble electrical control panels and prep them for the wiring department. You will mount components per drawings, verify accuracy, and stage parts for the next assembly.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year in panel or mechanical assembly. The role emphasizes 5S/Kaizen, detail orientation, and strict adherence to safety standards. Must be US-authorized to work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read mechanical prints, schematics, and BOMs.
• 1+ year in panel, electromechanical, or mechanical assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Mount and secure components onto sub-panels and enclosures.
• Lay out, drill, tap, cut, and punch back-panels to specification.
• Apply labels and wire markers per documentation.
• Kit and stage components per Production Order before wiring.
• Use hand and power tools and measuring instruments as specified.
• Work to torque specs and standard work instructions; perform in-process checks.
• Identify and flag non-conforming parts and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, 5S-compliant workstation and participate in Kaizen.
• Use PPE and follow all safety standards.

Skills

Read drawings & BOMs

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Cycle-time adherence

5S & Kaizen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Squares

Tape measure

Drills

Bandsaw

Taps

Torque drivers

Job description

The Mechanical Technician assembles and prepares electrical industrial control panels before they advance to the wiring department. The Mechanical Technician mounts, secures, and stages all mechanical components per engineering drawings, ensuring each panel is complete, accurate, and ready for the next stage of assembly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Mount and secure components onto sub-panels and enclosures
• Lay out, mark, drill, tap, cut, and punch back-panels and enclosures to specification.
• Apply component labels and wire markers per documentation.
• Kit, stage, and verify all components per Production Order before panels move to wiring.
• Use hand and power tools (torque drivers, bandsaws, drills, taps) and measuring instruments (calipers, squares, tape).
• Work to torque specs and standard work instructions; perform in-process self-inspection.
• Identify and flag non-conforming parts and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, 5S-compliant workstation and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety standards.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge/Training

• Ability to read and work from mechanical prints, schematics, and BOMs.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools (drills, bandsaw, taps) and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work to a cycle-time / production target.
• Hands-on experience with 5S and Kaizen events.

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in panel, electromechanical, or mechanical assembly is preferred.

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.