
Open since Aug 2026
Electrical Assembler
AI Summary
Installs components, cables and wire harnesses into electrical compartments of rail locomotives by following blueprints, schematics and engineering change notices, performing wiring, mechanical assembly and repair work on a second shift.
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Electrical Assembler in Muncie, IN
2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30pm-11pm) - Mandatory Overtime Weekly
Starting Pay: $20+ (based on shift and experience)
Fulltime, Benefits, and Weekly Pay
Job Summary
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is partnering with Impact Workforce Solutions to hire an Electrical Assembler for their manufacturing team in Muncie, Indiana. Electrical Assemblers will use mechanical and electrical knowledge and skills to install components, cables and wires into electrical compartments. Following instructions from blueprints, schematics, and engineering change notices, operations will consist of wiring, cabling, mechanical assembly, installation and repair work.
Pay
2nd Shift: $19.00/hr + $1.00 shift differential ($20.00/hr)
We offer:
- 5 Days of PTO
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
- Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs
- Install large components and sub-assemblies into electrical compartments.
- Route loose wires and cables to the appropriate components within the electrical compartment.
- Route and terminate cables throughout the electrical compartment.
- Assist in correcting any non-conforming issues found by Quality.
- Follow process and quality gate sheets.
- Ability to verify gauge calibration.
- Apply proper torque values per engineering standards.
- Maintain area cleanliness and organization.
- Advanced duties and responsibilities
- Install wire harnesses and/or loose wires to panel assemblies and make terminations at the appropriate electrical component.
- Construct plug assemblies and terminate wires per plug charts.
- Apply wires and cables to process drawings to create wire harnesses.
- Train others.
- Minimum of one year manufacturing experience, preferably heavy industrial.
- Must be able to read a tape measure
- Experience with hand tools.
- Experience with blueprints and wiring/wire schematics (Preferred)
- Student mentality
- Experience in operating forklift and/or crane preferred.
- Basic PC knowledge for data entry.
- Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, wire running list, and other visual aids.
- Essential and Physical Activities Functions
- Strength – Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 75lb.
- Motion – Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders.
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.
- Work Environment- Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, and gravel, rail car and locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels.
- Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employees must be comfortable working alone.
- Safety – Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives and other moving equipment. Employees must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE.
EOE
Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.
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