Assembly Technician - Paint Team WEG Marathon - WEG Electric Corp

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.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN – Paint Team

We are looking for skilled Assemblers to join our Paint 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:

• Prep all generator bodies for paint
• Mix paint according to paint recipe for each customer
• Paint all generators according to the spec/requirement of each customer without defects

• 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.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Proven experience as an assembler in a general manufacturing setting desired.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE:

• 10-hour shift (Mon-Thurs) Overtime Available
• Day shift 5am – 3pm

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.