Electronics Assembly Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Assembly Technician

This role is 100% onsite at location on req

Schedule: M-F 7-4 with 1-hour non-billable lunch

Top 3-5 mandatory and most important skills/experience/responsibilities:

· Ability to use tools for assembly mechanical parts

· Route wiring (low voltage)

· 80-20 Aluminium fabrication

· Work with industrial enclosures

· 1-5 years of experience are needed in same/similar role

Role Summary:

· The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building, installing, and maintaining Petra AI devices & systems across the plant.

· This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across all shops at Normal, or new Normal building, ensuring cameras, brackets, enclosures, and support structures are safely and robustly installed for 24/7 industrial use.

Responsibilities:

Fabrication & Assembly:

· Fabricate and assemble brackets, frames, and supports using aluminium extrusion (e.g., 80/20), steel, and plastics.

· Cut, drill, tap, and finish components using band saws, drill presses, hand drills, grinders, and other standard shop tools.

· Read basic mechanical drawings / sketches and build to spec with minimal rework.

· Station Installation (Body / Paint / GA)

· Install Petra AI devices, camera mounts, and enclosures in Body Shop, Paint Shop, and General Assembly to defined standards (height, angle, clearances, datum references).

· Route and secure cables (power, Ethernet) neatly and safely through existing trays, conduit, or new supports, following Client safety and labelling standards.

· Work around existing tooling, robots, conveyors, and access platforms; coordinate with ME, Controls, and Operations to schedule work in live production areas.

Field Adjustments & Quality

· Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim, focus, and framing working alongside AI and controls engineers during station bring-up and trials.

· Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks, fastener verification, guarding, clearances to moving equipment).

· Document as-built conditions (photos, simple sketches, measurement logs) and feed back improvements to standards.

Safety & Work Practices:

· Safely use ladders, scissor lifts, and platforms to access elevated installations; follow all fall-protection, LOTO, and area access procedures.

· Maintain an organized work area, manage small hardware inventory (fasteners, brackets, extrusion), and keep shared tools in good condition.

· Support safe integration of Petra hardware around robots, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS.

· Cross‑Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Manufacturing AI team to translate station concepts into practical mounting and routing solutions.

· Coordinate with shop engineers / operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework.

· Provide clear status updates on installation progress, issues, and material needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or industrial installation role (e.g., ME tech, maintenance tech, machine builder, installer).

· Demonstrated ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills, saws, drivers, grinders, taps, etc.).

· Experience with basic metal fabrication, including drilling, cutting, deburring, and assembling structures.

· Ability to work at height (ladders, platforms, lifts) and in production environments (noise, heat, overspray, tight spaces) while following all safety requirements.

· Ability to lift and carry up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

· Comfortable using basic computer tools, such as email and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), to record work and communicate with the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with aluminium extrusion systems (e.g., 80/20 or similar) – cutting, tapping, squaring, and assembling frames/brackets.

· Prior installation work in Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly (e.g., cameras, sensors, tooling, guarding, or vision systems).

· Familiarity with reading simple mechanical drawings or layouts and transferring dimensions to the physical install.

· Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet, power) and best practices for strain relief, labeling, and routing.

· Experience supporting machine vision, sensors, or automation projects is a plus.

· Comfortable working cross‑functionally with ME, IE, Controls, Operations, and external contractors.

Behavioural Expectations:

· Ownership: Takes full responsibility for the quality and completeness of installations; escalates risks early.

· Safety First: Consistently follows Client safety standards and challenges unsafe conditions or shortcuts.

· Bias for Action: Moves quickly while maintaining quality; comfortable working around production schedules and tight windows.

· Collaboration: Communicates clearly with engineers, technicians, and operators; open to feedback and continuous improvement.

· Craftsmanship: Cares about tidy, repeatable, and serviceable installs (clean routing, consistent hardware, documented standards).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $30