3rd Shift Assembly Mechanic

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
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In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Provide world‑class customer service and customer‑facing skills
• "This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data.
  
  U.S. Person status is required for this position."

"U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum"

• 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 on 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…