Modification Technician - Romeoville IL

WEG Company; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Technician to join our team in Romeoville, IL. This role performs in-house motor modifications and requires reporting and collaboration with QA and engineers.

Responsibilities include modifying motors to customer specs, maintaining shop reports, and assisting with inventory placement and team goals. High school diploma preferred; 0–5 years experience requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong knowledge of low voltage AC motors.
• Ability to handle manual and power tools.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Familiar with modification procedures and inventory systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Modify electric motors per customer specification.
• Produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• Work with visiting engineers and QA personnel to evaluate possible factory issues.
• Be proficient with Word and Excel to produce reports and track activities in the Mod shop.
• Collaborate with warehouse to ensure proper motor placement in inventory.
• Support the Mod Shop Lead in achieving team goals and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low voltage motors

Manual tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory control system

Word and Excel reports

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Modification Technician to join our team in Romeoville, IL. This role provides in-house modifications to electric motors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Modify electric motors per customer specification.
• Produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• Work with visiting engineers and QA personnel to evaluate possible factory issues.
• Be proficient enough with Word and Excel to produce reports and track activities performed in the Mod shop.
• Work in conjunction with the warehouse team to insure proper placement of modified motors in inventory.
• Support the Mod Shop Lead in accomplishing team goals and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Knowledge / training:

• Strong knowledge of low voltage AC motors.
• Ability to handle manual and power tools.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Familiar with modification procedures.
• Familiar with the inventory control system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of industry certification requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Experience:

• 0 - 5 years of related experience.

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.

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