Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Assembler
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Multiple spots open
• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm ($19/hr)
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm ($19/hr + $1 shift differential)
– Must train on 1st shift for 6 weeks (6:00am–2:30pm)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 9:30pm–6:00am ($19/hr + $2 shift differential)
– Must train on 1st shift for 6 weeks (6:00am–2:30pm)
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Multiple spots open
• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm ($19/hr)
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm ($19/hr + $1 shift differential)
– Must train on 1st shift for 6 weeks (6:00am–2:30pm)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 9:30pm–6:00am ($19/hr + $2 shift differential)
– Must train on 1st shift for 6 weeks (6:00am–2:30pm)
Overview
We are seeking a Locomotive Assembler to support electrical and mechanical assembly in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role involves installing, wiring, and assembling locomotive cab units and underframes using schematics, blueprints, and detailed work instructions. The position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to safely use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
• Run wiring throughout cab units and underframes
• Measure, cut, strip, and lug wires to required specifications
• Perform continuity testing on wires and cables
• Fit, assemble, connect, and install mechanical and electrical components
• Use hand tools, power tools, crimpers, strippers, voltmeters, jigs, and measuring devices
• Align major locomotive components during assembly
• Assist welders with prep work, repair, and grinding weld spatter
• Mask locomotive units for painting preparation
• Access and follow digital work instructions using computer systems
• Maintain safety, quality, and production standards at all times
• Perform basic measurement and calculation tasks as required
• Measure, cut, strip, and lug wires to required specifications
• Perform continuity testing on wires and cables
• Fit, assemble, connect, and install mechanical and electrical components
• Use hand tools, power tools, crimpers, strippers, voltmeters, jigs, and measuring devices
• Align major locomotive components during assembly
• Assist welders with prep work, repair, and grinding weld spatter
• Mask locomotive units for painting preparation
• Access and follow digital work instructions using computer systems
• Maintain safety, quality, and production standards at all times
• Perform basic measurement and calculation tasks as required
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts (continuity, wiring paths, voltage checks)
• Experience using hand and power tools in a manufacturing or mechanical setting
• Ability to work in a Windows-based system to access instructions and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to follow structured, step-by-step instructions accurately
• Mechanical aptitude with willingness to perform both electrical and mechanical tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts (continuity, wiring paths, voltage checks)
• Experience using hand and power tools in a manufacturing or mechanical setting
• Ability to work in a Windows-based system to access instructions and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to follow structured, step-by-step instructions accurately
• Mechanical aptitude with willingness to perform both electrical and mechanical tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Muncie, IN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Component Assemblyunmatched
- Computer Systemsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Grindingunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
- Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Test Equipmentunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Voltmeterunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
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