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Motor Assembler – Electric Motors
Location: Ward Leonard | Thomaston, CT
Company: Fairbanks Morse Defense
Build What Powers the Mission 🇺🇸
At Ward Leonard, a proud part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, your work directly supports mission-critical Naval applications that protect and serve our nation. For more than 120 years, Ward Leonard has been an industry leader in electric motors, generators, controls, and service solutions that power the oil & gas industry and naval operations worldwide. We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Every wrench turned. Every motor assembled. Every detail checked.
It all contributes to something bigger than any one mission.
If you’re mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and looking for a hands-on role with long-term growth, this is an opportunity to build a career, not just a job.
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more — all benefits start on your first day of hire
- Robust 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match
- Annual company performance-based bonus
- Ongoing skill development and career advancement opportunities within the Motor Assembly team
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on safety and continuous improvement
- Access to structured training programs including 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- The opportunity to support mission-critical Naval systems that make a real-world impact
- A workplace where your contribution matters — every part, every process, every person
What You’ll Do
As a Motor Assembler, you’ll be a key part of a skilled manufacturing team responsible for assembling high-quality electric motors used in demanding naval environments.
You will:
- Assemble electric motors and components including stators, rotors, and windings using hand and power tools
- Follow work instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings to complete assembly tasks accurately
- Install and fit components such as bearings, shafts, and brackets with precision
- Perform basic inspections to ensure parts and assemblies meet quality standards
- Assist with motor lead wiring and support basic motor testing
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve assembly challenges
- Document completed work and report defects or concerns to supervisors
- Participate in hands-on training programs to build skills and advance within the team
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Mechanical aptitude with experience using basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Ability to follow instructions and learn to read blueprints and technical documents
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
- Previous experience in manufacturing or assembly
- Basic understanding of electric motors or mechanical systems
- Interest in building a long-term career in manufacturing or motor assembly
Position Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve assembly challenges
- Familiarity with manufacturing safety practices
- Willingness to work overtime or flex into different areas as needed
- Strong commitment to quality and precision
- Comfort working with dielectric solvents while following safety protocols
- This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $25 - $28