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Electrical Assembler

Location

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Principle Accountabilities

  • Assemble electrical components according to schematics to complete a high-quality product for our customers in a timely manner.
  • Travel to customer sites for installations, repairs, warranty work, retrofits, safety improvements and equipment transfer as needed
  • Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
  • Work closely with other departments to set priorities and communicate progress and needs.
  • Follow all established quality, safety, health, and all other Company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Participate and support continuous improvement activities as well as on specific problem-solving opportunities to meet demand.
  • Assemble parts in accordance with job specifications
  • Ensure all functionality and appearance expectation of projects are met
  • Assemble, build, and wire according to UL and NEC standards
  • Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly
  • Troubleshoot basic electrical problems including taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors, and determining the health of valves
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

 

  • Formal electrical training or demonstrate on-the-job experience in the electrical field.
  • Familiarity with NEC, UL, and/or CSA codes preferred.
  • Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and create redlines.
  • Knowledge of specific packaging equipment components is a plus.
  • Verbal and written communication skills required: Ability to speak, write, read, and interpret documents in English.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to use computer to print our wire labels.
  • Employees must provide their own basic set of hand tools.
  • Familiarity with machine shop equipment.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills of electrical controls systems.
  • Proficient in metric systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude.
  • Must have ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver
  • Must be organized, creative, results-oriented, focused, and attentive to detail.
  • Exhibits continuous improvement.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for long lengths of time and frequent lifting and moving of objects up to 50lbs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This job operates in an assembly shop floor environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud environments.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!

About the company

Produces industrial tapes, films, and automated packaging equipment.

Skills

Assembly
communication skills