Assembly Mechanic

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 122-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer and servicer, is seeking a skilled Assembly Mechanic to join our growing team in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, we're expanding our operations and seeking reliable team members who take pride in their craft and share our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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.

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Compensation $18.00 - $26.00 per hour based on skills and experience
• 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