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Associate Project Engineer
full-time•Lafayette
About this role
Associate Project Engineer
Can you wire electrical panels or control panels? Are you experienced with hand tools? Able to read and interpret blueprints?
You could be our next Associate Project Engineer!
Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring, control panel, and mechanical manufacturing.
What You’ll Do as an Associate Project Engineer
You’ll effectively read and translate blueprint information and/or visual aids to assemble and test technical assemblies.
You’ll:
- Assemble electric control panels to customer prints and specifications
- Use standard panel assembly tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, wire strippers, etc.)
- Read prints and a tape measure (metric and English)
- Apply tools from Lean Manufacturing to solve problems and improve operations
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Associate’s degree in a technical field or 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Basic understanding of manufacturing business operations and processes
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office; knowledge of CAD or wire harness software
- Exhibits professionalism when representing the company in all communications with internal and external customers and vendors
- Read and interpret a blueprint and/or wire schematic
What to Expect in This Role
- Primarily onsite, indoors, controlled temperature environment
- Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and work with arms at or above shoulder height for extended periods
- Ability to perform essential functions of the role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations
- Schedule: 1st Shift
Why Kirby Risk?
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.
Benefits That Work for You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:
- Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
- 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ready to grow your career in Manufacturing? Apply today with the Kirby Risk Service Center.
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to [email protected]
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Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
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What you'll do
- As an Associate Project Engineer, you will read and translate blueprint information to assemble and test technical assemblies. You will also assemble electric control panels according to customer specifications and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to improve operations.
About Kirby Risk
Kirby Risk Corporation is a multi-faceted company, dedicated to understanding and meeting our business partners' needs with innovative, effective solutions. Our experience and network of resources provide customers with reliable technical assistance, logistics management, communications systems and quality products that not only meet their requirements, but also enhance their competitive position.
With our main focus being solutions that help customers meet productivity objectives, Kirby Risk provides a wide range of services, including quality electrical supplies, electrical apparatus sales and repair services, wiring harness/cable manufacturing and quality industrial component manufacturing. Customer service is an integral part of Kirby Risk Corporation, with thirty-eight electrical supply locations throughout Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.
Kirby Risk Corporation is financially and strategically focused on helping customers address the growing competitive pressures to reduce costs, conserve resources, improve productivity and reduce the time to manufacture goods and services. We can provide total cost of ownership solutions, such as asset and integration management and consulting services that will allow manufacturers to quickly respond to industry trends.
Kirby Risk Corporation places a high value on its customers, employees, vendors and community relations. Going above and beyond what it takes to provide the right parts at the right time, to the right place, and at the right cost is not a sacrifice...it's a minimum requirement. Staying committed to this concept of "sacrificial service" has fueled Kirby Risk since 1926.
Today, Kirby Risk Corporation has evolved into a multi-faceted business with 7 operating business units:
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply
Kirby Risk Service Center
Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service
Kirby Risk Precision Machining
ARCO Electric Products
Wire Supplies
Intelligent Industry Solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Associate Project Engineer do at Kirby Risk?
As a Associate Project Engineer at Kirby Risk, you will: as an Associate Project Engineer, you will read and translate blueprint information to assemble and test technical assemblies. You will also assemble electric control panels according to customer specifications and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to improve operations..
Is the Associate Project Engineer position at Kirby Risk remote?
The Associate Project Engineer position at Kirby Risk is based in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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