Job Description
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Location: Franklin, WI
Job Type: Contract — Not Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Overtime: Must be available for overtime on Fridays as needed
Job Type: Contract — Not Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Overtime: Must be available for overtime on Fridays as needed
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble overhead electrical switching equipment, including IntelliRupter units, in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently while meeting quality and production requirements.
Blueprint reading and wiring experience are preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assemble IntelliRupter units and related mechanical/electrical components.
- Install, mount, align, and secure components ranging from approximately 5–25 lbs.
- Use hand tools, power tools, air impact tools, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and measuring tools.
- Perform mechanical inspections and make basic assembly adjustments.
- Follow assembly prints, work instructions, and established procedures.
- Use material-handling equipment and overhead cranes as required and properly trained.
- Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards in a continuous production environment.
Qualifications
- Mechanical assembly, manufacturing, production, or hands-on mechanical experience preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
- Ability to use basic measuring tools and perform shop math.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and assembly procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Willingness to work Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime on Fridays as needed.
Preferred, Not Required: Blueprint/assembly print reading experience and electrical wiring experience.
Physical Requirements
This position requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying of components weighing approximately 5–25 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, and repetitive use of hands and arms. The role may also require handling heavier components with appropriate equipment or assistance and occasional work from ladders or lifts.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Franklin, WI |
| 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
- Consultingunmatched
- Craneunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
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