Precision Panel Assembly Technician | 5S & Kaizen focused

WEG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Technician in the Duluth, GA area to assemble and prepare electrical control panels for wiring. You will mount components and verify panels against drawings and BOMs, ensuring accuracy and readiness for the next assembly stage.

The role requires reading prints, using hand and power tools, and maintaining a 5S-compliant workstation. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1+ years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read mechanical prints, BOMs, and schematics.
• Hands-on with hand and power tools; strong measurement skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow exact instructions and cycle targets.

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 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 PPE and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Read mechanical prints

Attention to detail

5S Kaizen

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Bandsaw

Taps

Calipers

Squares

Torque drivers

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Technician in the Duluth, GA area to assemble and prepare electrical control panels for wiring. You will mount components and verify panels against drawings and BOMs, ensuring accuracy and readiness for the next assembly stage.

The role requires reading prints, using hand and power tools, and maintaining a 5S-compliant workstation. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1+ years of related experience preferred.