Ideal Electric Company · 7 hours ago
Test Floor Assistant
Mansfield, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIdeal Electric Company is a 122-year-old independent American manufacturer specializing in high-power electric motors, generators, and controls. The Test Floor Assistant plays a crucial role in inspecting and testing various electrical apparatus throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Inspect and test all rotating, control, switchgear, and transformer apparatus through all phases of mfg. process
Remove and install covers and adjust brush assembly to perform required tests
Select, connect, and secure electrical equipment, circuitry, and/or mechanical means to operate or load equipment for testing to accomplish data required by internal departments and customers
Set up and test 2-bearing or non-coupled rotating equipment
Make routine high potential grounds and short tests; conduct vibration analyses and record results
May install, adjust, align, or remove belts, pulleys, or hold-downs within a test sequence, and may check/add/drain oils and lubricants
Record and report test results from readings of various meters and analysis equipment, making necessary calculations and adjustments mechanically or electrically according to testing standards
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or certified equivalent
Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is required; a focus on large motors, generators, and rotating equipment is helpful
Ability to work from engineering specifications, wiring and schematic diagrams, and standards
Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment and computers
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
Ability to use the following: test stand and fixtures, variety of power sources and equipment to drive or load equipment on test, variety of metering, gauging, recording and analyzing equipment and distribution controls, hand tools and power hoist
Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, crouch, crawl, kneel, and balance
will be required to ascend and work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and stairs, and to lift and/or move weights of up to 50 pounds unrestricted with regularity
is occasionally required climb heights of up to 20 feet
must be able to exhibit specific vision abilities required by this job which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Experience operating various manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes is helpful
Technical literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite, and ERP and CRM software
Experience working with customers and vendors in a B2B environment
Benefits
Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits package:
Life insurance
Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option
Dental & vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Company
Ideal Electric Company
BUILDING YOUR AMERICAN IDEAL SINCE 1903 The IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, proudly uniting our heritage Large Application brands—Beloit Power Systems, Colt Industries, and Fairbanks Morse Electric Motors and Generators—stands as the last 100% American-owned, vertically integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of our kind.
Founded in 1903
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase