Assembly Technician I

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General Job Description:

Job Title: Assembly Technician I

Department: Assembly 

Reporting to: Production Supervisor 

Shift: 1st (6am-3pm) 

 

The Assembly Technician 1 is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical switchboard and related equipment according to engineering specifications and quality standards. This role involves reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, using hand and power tools, and ensuring proper component installation. The assembler must follow safety procedures, maintain an organized workspace, and collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assemble switchboard components, including circuit breakers, bus bars, and control panels. 
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions. 
• Wire electrical components according to specifications. 
• Perform quality checks and testing to ensure functionality and compliance. 
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments safely and effectively. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues as needed. 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 
• Complete assigned job duties within goal hours.
• Follow additional written and verbal instructions as necessary. 

Specific Qualifications:

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination with good eyesight, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to differentiate between colors 
• Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, assembly prints
• Hold measurements to specific tolerance  
• Knowledge of fractions and decimals 
• Able to use tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc. 
• Use power and hand tools 

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent  
• Two years’ experience in a production environment preferred  
• Basic understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Tow Motor and Overhead Crane Experience is a plus 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing 
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently 
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs. 

Ability to work safely and effectively in a production environment 

Company Overview:

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

 

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disabilty and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal and Pet Insurance Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Additional Data:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

 

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal;Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

 

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

 

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