Mechanical Assembler- Complex Assembly

The Company

Schunk Carbon Technology is a manufacturer of electrical assemblies and components used in a wide variety of electrical and mechanical applications. We are in Menomonee Falls and have 90 employees. Although we operate independently, we are part of the Schunk Group, a worldwide company headquartered in Germany, with over one billion in sales annually and diverse operations in 29 different countries.

The Opportunity

We have an opening for a 1st shift experienced Mechanical Assembler who will assemble, build, and refurbish pantographs for the transit industry. A pantograph is a large transit assembly used to collect electrical current for electric trains, trolleys, subway cars and battery powered vehicles such as e-buses. Pantograph manufacturing requires close tolerances, strict quality inspection, skilled fitting of parts using a variety of power tools, air tools and basic machine shop equipment. This is an expanding area of our Company and offers a unique opportunity to be part of the technology behind the growing movement toward electric-powered mass transit systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly of large products or similar trade.
• Prefer some formal certification or a relevant technical degree.
• Self-motivated able to work unsupervised.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical assembly and electrical prints.
• Experience assembling using pneumatic and general power tools.
• Experience with electric powered products
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds if required.
• Able to read and understand measuring devices such as a torque wrench and caliper.
• Experience in using a manual mill is preferred.
• Open to minimal traveling to larger cities to work with customers and perform field maintenance.

Essential Job Functions (Job-Specific Knowledge/Skills)

• Build electric and pneumatic pantographs along with their sub-assemblies.
• Perform and document all requested quality testing and measurements.
• Meet strict quality standards and build specifications.
• Diligently follow a production schedule while responding effectively to schedule changes.
• Interact with customers pertaining to pantograph questions or issues. 

Benefits and Total Compensation

The company offers a competitive employment package that includes:

• Competitive wages with formal bonus program
• 401(k) plan – 3% of salary company-provided contribution that is paid bi-weekly to your account, even if you don't contribute your own money, and it's 100% vested from day one
• Company Paid Benefits include: Short and Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D Insurance for you and every family member, FSA, Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – competitive premiums and reasonable deductibles

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities.