As an Assembly Mechanic reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, you'll play a hands-on role in building IDEAL's specialty electric machines. We're looking for someone who consistently shows up ready to work, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship.
Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or someone with strong mechanical aptitude and a solid work ethic, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. At IDEAL, we believe in doing things right, getting better every day, and building products that power the world's most critical applications. Join us and help build the American IDEAL.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills
"This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data. U.S. Person status is required for this position."

"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform assembly, spot welding, machine operation, stacking, pole winding, and welding, in the manufacture of quality products
Operate cranes and powered industrial trucks (PIT) as directed
Operate a variety of measurement tools and hand tool types, including manual, hydraulic, and pneumatic
Complete tasks following work instructions/procedures and according to drawings and prints
Complete and submit manufacturing, quality, and other company-required documents when necessary
Coordinate work efforts with the Engineering department as needed
Contribute to workplace safety by following safety policies and practicing good housekeeping protocols
Support the company’s quality objectives by following quality policies and procedures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

High School Diploma or certified equivalent
Minimum of two years working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to read and understand prints, use logic, and troubleshoot problems
Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
Experience operating various manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes is helpful

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40-hour minimum. Overtime as required, subject to production schedules and may vary based upon specific department and customer needs.

REQUIREMENTS & DISCLOSURES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear, talk, read, and count
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and to enter small and/or confined spaces
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb, or balance
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted occasionally, and to climb ladders and scaffolding to heights of 20 feet with regularity
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
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
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time with or without notice.
Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace

BENEFITS

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits package:
Life insurance
Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option
Dental & vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
Ten paid holidays/year

DISCLOSURES
Ideal Electric is 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. Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

BUILDING YOUR AMERICAN IDEAL SINCE 1903

The IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, proudly uniting our heritage Large Application brands—Beloit Power Systems, Colt Industries, and Fairbanks Morse Electric Motors and Generators—stands as the last 100% American-owned, vertically integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of our kind. With expertise in high-power specialty electric motors, generators, condensers, converters, power systems, and controls up to 50 MVA, we deliver unmatched quality and innovation.

With over 120 years of excellence and proven robustness, IDEAL is committed to strengthening the U.S. manufacturing base by producing superior products that serve a diverse range of onshore and offshore applications. Our unwavering focus on quality and a customer-first philosophy drives our mission to offer tailored solutions that meet the most demanding industry needs.

Rooted in our entrepreneurial spirit, we constantly innovate to power the new era of electrification with agility and precision, exceeding expectations in every way.

Join us in shaping the future of power and innovation. Visit our website to learn how IDEAL ELECTRIC can deliver solutions perfectly tailored to you—because together, we build IDEAL.

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