MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN 1

Innovative-IDM, one of the country’s premier Industrial Automation and Motion Controls distributors, is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team. You will play a critical role in the production and assembly of our control panels, ensuring quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble control panels according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Install components such as PLCs, relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, and other electrical devices.
• Ensure all components are securely mounted and properly aligned.
• Perform wiring and interconnection of control panels as per wiring diagrams.
• Strip, crimp, and terminate wires accurately.
• Label and organize wiring to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Conduct functional tests on control panels to ensure proper operation.
• Identify and troubleshoot any issues or defects in wiring or components.
• Verify that all panels meet safety standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of panel assembly and wiring activities.
• Update and revise wiring diagrams and schematics as needed.
• Prepare documentation for final panel inspections and customer delivery.
• Work closely with engineering and project management teams to ensure panels meet design specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to address any issues or concerns.
• Provide input on design improvements and process enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years in a technical manufacturing position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Must be able to work on their feet for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work consistently from 8am – 5pm with ability to come in early or stay late if needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of bills of materials and inventory systems.
• Knowledge and experience operating a computer and software.
• Knowledge and use of label and marker printing software.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical soldering.
• Complete knowledge and experience of hand tools and operating hand tools.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, as well as wire assembly drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assembly drawings.
• Ability to complete mechanical modifications to industrial control panel enclosures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality process for ensuring proper assembly of products.
• Knowledge of wire gauges, types of wires, and color of wires.
• Analytical skills and ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Monthly Performance Bonus Opportunity
• 401K Company Match
• PTO
• Personal Time
• Volunteer Time
• Paid Holidays
• Student Loan Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness

Pay

$22-$26/hr

Schedule

8am – 5pm, with ability to come in early or stay late if needed