Mechanical Technician

WEG Company; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp., based in Duluth, GA, is hiring a Mechanical Technician to assemble electrical industrial control panels and prep them for wiring, following engineering drawings and BOMs.

You will mount components, perform layout tasks, use torque drivers and drills, and maintain a clean 5S workspace while aiming for quality and cycle-time targets.

High School diploma required; 1+ years panel/mechanical assembly preferred; US work authorization required; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs.
• Use hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Follow detailed instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Work to cycle-times and production targets.
• Hands-on 5S and Kaizen experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical 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.
• Stage and verify components before panels move to wiring.
• Use torque drivers, bandsaws, drills, taps and measuring tools.
• Adhere to torque specs and standard work instructions; perform self-inspection.
• Identify non-conforming parts and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, 5S-compliant workstation and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Wear PPE and follow safety standards.

Skills

Reading prints/BOMs

Hand & power tools

Measuring instruments

5S/Kaizen

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bandsaw

Drill

Taps

Calipers

Torque drivers

Job description

Description

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.

About the role:

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.

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.