Precision Electromechanical Assembler

Fellowes Brands; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Itasca, IL is seeking a hands-on assembler to build shredders from components, following documented instructions and safety rules. You will position, align, and fasten parts, install electrical connections, and verify conformance with drawings and prints.

The role requires attention to detail, strong manual skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. PPE must be worn and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Pay close attention to detail and follow instructions and procedures to meet quality standards.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical presence at designated worksite, work a 40-hour work schedule, maintain consistent and acceptable attendance and work overtime as required, including weekend and holiday work based on business demands.
• Good verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and able to operate hand tools, powered tools, machines and measuring equipment.
• Previous experience working with tools, arbor presses or other equipment in a precision assembly environment is a plus.
• Maintain a neat and orderly personal work area and assist with keeping all material storage, assembly, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition.

Responsibilities

• Work from demonstration, written, and verbal instruction to assemble shredders by positioning, aligning, fastening, and packaging parts.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals and environment.
• Follow prints, drawings, written and verbal instruction to determine component parts and assembly sequence of units.
• Install and connect cables, wiring, and electrical components according to specifications.
• Check parts for conformance.
• Attach nameplates, labels, and identify information on parts.
• Lubricate, apply glue, or other materials to parts as required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly personal work area and assists with keeping all material storage, assembly, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition.
• Work with Equipment Maintenance to keep equipment in proper condition and operating order.
• Rotate positions and aid with process flows in other areas as needed.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Arbor presses

Measuring equipment

Electrical components

Job description

Fellowes Brands in Itasca, IL is seeking a hands-on assembler to build shredders from components, following documented instructions and safety rules. You will position, align, and fasten parts, install electrical connections, and verify conformance with drawings and prints.

The role requires attention to detail, strong manual skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. PPE must be worn and overtime may be required.