Assembly Technician – 1st Shift

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

We value generation of professional and personal development opportunities, human rights, diversity and the environment. We invest in solutions for reduction of carbon emissions and encourage our people to be engaged in social activities where we have our operations, with focus on health and education. We work as a team within a friendly way allowing sharing of ideas. We get together and share knowledge and skills to continuously improve our decision-making process.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

We are looking for skilled Assemblers to join our team at the Wausau location. Assemblers work in a team environment to set up work areas and assemble large motors and generators to customer specifications with Safety and Quality as top priorities. Join our growing team and become part of a great place to work!!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Follow build instructions to insert, install, wire and connect hardware for generators.
• Use computer to access part drawings to determine assembly method for generators.
• Perform prep to ship requirements for generators.
• Perform sometimes complex assembly processes, often using various hand and small power tools.
• Review of work instructions, basic prints and set up instructions for work processes.
• Verify part numbers on parts and materials to be used in assembly process.
• May require some work station set up for staging material kits, basic machine settings and other requirements.
• Often requires checking work for defects, including visual inspection and use of various measuring equipment.
• Notify Team lead person of any deviations in product quality from prior operations or current assembly to ensure in line defects are recognized and properly corrected before moving on to next assembly process.
• Accurately and fully complete all necessary documentation and paperwork for parts/processes completed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend established procedures for safety, quality and general assembly.
• Proven experience as an assembler in a general manufacturing setting desired.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent attendance

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SALARY: starting $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Schedule

• 10-hour shift (Mon-Thurs) Overtime Available
• 1st shift (5am-3pm)

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.