Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembly Lead
Location: Wheeling, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
Pay: $65,000-$80,000
Job Summary:
A precision manufacturer in the Wheeling area is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Lead to manage the hands-on assembly of complex machines and sub-assemblies. This position plays a key role on the shop floor, supervising a small team of builders while working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality machine builds. This is a 1st shift, full-time position.
Job Duties:
- Assemble and wire electrical panels per schematics, ensuring proper connections and functionality
- Build, fit, and align mechanical components using blueprints, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions
- Interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical prints
- Perform verification of machine alignments and tolerances using measuring instruments
- Supervise and support a small team of mechanical and electrical assemblers
- Collaborate with engineering, service, quality, and shipping departments
- Support occasional travel for on-site installations and alignments (domestic and international)
- Adhere to ISO 9000 quality procedures and workplace safety requirements
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree from a technical college or 5+ years of relevant machine build/repair experience
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage, three-phase electrical systems and PLC wiring
- Skilled in the use of measuring tools for machine alignment and quality checks
- Familiar with machine shop tools and safe operating practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprint