ELECTRIC/MECHANIC TECH SP at IDEAL Industries, Inc. – Sterling, Massachusetts

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for supporting customer use installation tooling, electro/mechanical testing of prototypes, final production testing, agency testing and documentation of custom samples and approved products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Implement modifications to lab equipment under the direction of Quality, Design and Mfg. Engineering to improve quality of tools.
• Fabricate custom assemblies and machine parts as required using general machine shop practices for milling, lathe, and grinding function.
• Document and test new designed parts and changes to existing parts as necessary.
• Support Engineering by aiding in the design, testing, fabrication and documentation of product and process prototypes.
• Support Marketing and Sales with assembled samples for end use Customer applications or as required.
• Make recommendations to crimp tooling improvements.
• Interface with customers on use of installation tooling.
• Perform inspection when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as a member of a Cross Functional Team and/or Project Team as required.
• Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• AS/ Technical or equivalent in related field with five to seven years’ experience in the fabrication of test set ups, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical machinery which is used in general lab and agency testing.
• Computer experience required Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.). CADKEY a plus.
• Good understanding of general machine assembly techniques, machine maintenance, and machine shop practices also required.
• Must be able to perform strength testing on appropriate equipment.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, with occasional use of drills, saws, electrical meter to test circuits and fuses.
• Ability to verbally communicate with suppliers and customers when obtaining price, delivery and technical data.
• Ability to use computers for data entry purposes and report generation as necessary.
• Technical skills to fabricate maintain and troubleshoot complex machinery.
• Must have some basic knowledge of ISO standards.
• Must have the knowledge to understand the OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift and carry between 5-40 lbs, occasionally heavier pieces. Equipment is available to assist the mechanic when heavy parts need to be moved.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
• Working conditions include some dust, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.