Assembly Lead

Wheeling, IL 60090

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 45467483 Compensation: $65000-80000 / year

Job Description

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 blueprints
  • Effective time management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment and wearing appropriate PPE
  • Willingness to complete OSHA and hazardous waste handling training (provided)

Meet Your Recruiter

Andy Borycki

Andy Borycki is a proficient Technical Recruiter with a focus on the Automation Division. With 2 years of invaluable experience in the recruitment field, Andy's passion lies in assisting candidates who are genuinely motivated to embark on new career journeys or redefine their existing roles.

In his role as a Technical Recruiter, Andy's expertise in the Automation Division allows him to expertly connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career aspirations. His commitment to understanding each candidate's unique experiences and goals positions him as a trusted partner in their professional endeavors.

What Andy enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to support candidates who have a genuine desire to find new opportunities or enhance their existing positions. He derives immense satisfaction from guiding individuals motivated to make a change and dedicated to advancing their careers.

Andy's advice to job seekers reflects his emphasis on long-term thinking. He has observed that many candidates focus on the short-term benefits of a job offer, but he encourages them to consider the bigger picture. He believes that thinking about how one can progress and grow within a company in the long run is crucial, as this perspective can lead to more fulfilling and sustainable career choices.

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