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ELECTRIC/MECHANIC TECH SP

IDEAL Industries, Inc.
locationSterling, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/25/2026
Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for supporting customer use installation tooling, electro/mechanical testing of prototypes, final production testing, agency testing and documentation of custom samples and approved products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Implement modifications to lab equipment under the direction of Quality, Design and Mfg. Engineering to improve quality of tools.
  • Fabricate custom assemblies and machine parts as required using general machine shop practices for milling, lathe, and grinding function.
  • Document and test new designed parts and changes to existing parts as necessary.
  • Support Engineering by aiding in the design, testing, fabrication and documentation of product and process prototypes.
  • Support Marketing and Sales with assembled samples for end use Customer applications or as required.
  • Make recommendations to crimp tooling improvements.
  • Interface with customers on use of installation tooling.
  • Perform inspection when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate as a member of a Cross Functional Team and/or Project Team as required.
  • Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • AS/ Technical or equivalent in related field with five to seven years’ experience in the fabrication of test set ups, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical machinery which is used in general lab and agency testing.
  • Computer experience required Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.). CADKEY a plus.
  • Good understanding of general machine assembly techniques, machine maintenance, and machine shop practices also required.
  • Must be able to perform strength testing on appropriate equipment.
  • Must be able to use a variety of hand tools, with occasional use of drills, saws, electrical meter to test circuits and fuses.
  • Ability to verbally communicate with suppliers and customers when obtaining price, delivery and technical data.
  • Ability to use computers for data entry purposes and report generation as necessary.
  • Technical skills to fabricate maintain and troubleshoot complex machinery.
  • Must have some basic knowledge of ISO standards.
  • Must have the knowledge to understand the OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to lift and carry between 5-40 lbs, occasionally heavier pieces. Equipment is available to assist the mechanic when heavy parts need to be moved.
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
  • This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
  • Working conditions include some dust, noise, with restricted workspaces, but not to the point of being objectionable.



8:00am - 4:00pm
40 hours



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