Power Unit Assembly

Impact-Environmental-Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IEG (Impact Environmental Group) in Elgin, IL seeks a dynamic assembler with experience in mechanical assembly, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical installation to assemble and validate compactors components. The role requires following blueprints, wiring diagrams, and process standards sheets.

You will work in a hands-on cell, ensure materials meet specs, and document actions in production logs while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in two or more of: mechanical assembly, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical installation, testing and assembly.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude; willingness to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of machine testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and validate pneumatic and electrical chute doors and power units per specs.
• Ensure materials meet specifications with supervisor.
• Assemble sub-assemblies using drawings and BOMs.
• Use pneumatic, hand, electric, and torque tools to secure components.
• Document actions by updating production logs and following directions.
• Maintain safety and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are in search of a highly dynamic individual with experience, background, and skills in the assembly, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields. Our products require precision assembly, testing, and validation, and are manufactured to the highest standards.

Our ideal candidate is highly organized, focused on details, self-motivated, and has mechanical and technical aptitude. Responsibilities include working in the compactor power units work cell, as well as assembly and testing of multiple styles of front and rear door electrical and pneumatic actuators door assembly work cell. This candidate will work from blueprints, electrical wiring diagrams and Process Standards Sheets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work side by side with team members to assemble and validate pneumatic and electrical chute doors and power units for compactors.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure all materials are available and meet specifications.
• Use drawings and Bills of Material to properly assemble sub-assemblies and final assembly Base Plates.
• Using pneumatic tools, hand tools, electric tools and torque tools to attach and properly secure a wide variety of components and subassemblies to a base plate. Constant use of the hands and excellent dexterity required.
• Follows assembly drawings and verbal directions from Team Leader and supervisor.
• Documents actions by completing production logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to follow instructions and management directive.
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in 2 or more of the following fields: Mechanical assembly, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical installation, testing and assembly.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude. Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Knowledge of machine testing procedures.

About Us

IEG (Impact Environmental Group) is a growing family of companies that provides products and services to the global waste and recycling industry. This includes a variety of plastic & rubber molding, metal fabrication, plastic extrusion, and tarp systems. With locations positioned strategically around the US and Europe, each company in our portfolio plays a critical role in supporting the sustainability initiatives of our customers. Headquartered in Elgin, IL, Impact has grown into a premier manufacturer of Container and Compactor Parts helping our customers to ‘repair and not replace’ assets, reducing the environmental impact of new containers and compactors.