The Company
Schunk Carbon Technology is a manufacturer of electrical assemblies and components used in a wide variety of electrical and mechanical applications. We are in Menomonee Falls and have 90 employees. Although we operate independently, we are part of the Schunk Group, a worldwide company headquartered in Germany, with over one billion in sales annually and diverse operations in 29 different countries.

The Opportunity
We have a full-time opening for a 1st shift-experienced Mechanical Assembler who will assemble, build, test, and refurbish pantographs for the transit industry. A pantograph is a large transit assembly used to collect electrical current for electric trains, trolleys, subway cars, and battery-powered vehicles such as e-buses. Pantograph manufacturing requires close tolerances, strict quality inspection, and skilled fitting of parts using a variety of power tools, air tools, and basic machine shop equipment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in mechanical assembly of large products or similar trade
• Prefer some formal certification or a relevant technical degree
• Self-motivated able to work unsupervised
• Able to read and interpret mechanical assembly and electrical prints
• Experience assembling using pneumatic and general power tools
• Experience with electric-powered products
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds if required
• Able to read and understand measuring devices such as a torque wrench and caliper
• Experience in using a manual mill is preferred
• Open to minimal travel to larger cities to work with customers and perform field maintenance

Essential Job Functions (Job-Specific Knowledge/Skills)

• Build electric and pneumatic pantographs along with their sub-assemblies
• Perform and document all requested quality testing and measurements
• Meet strict quality standards and build specifications
• Diligently follow a production schedule while responding effectively to schedule changes
• Interact with customers pertaining to pantograph questions or issues

Benefits and Total Compensation
The company offers a competitive employment package that includes:

• Competitive wages with formal bonus programs
• 401(k) plan – 3% of salary company-provided contribution that is paid bi-weekly to your account, even if you don't defer from your earnings, company contributions are 100% vested immediately
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – competitive premiums and reasonable deductibles
• Company Paid Benefits to include: Short and Long-Term Disability, Life/ADD Insurance for you and every family member, Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays

• Equal Opportunity Employer