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Last updated May 2024

Mechanical Designer

Imperial Systems (Mercer, PA) has a new opportunity for an entry / mid-level Mechanical Designer. This position will include both new equipment and system design in the Industrial Air Filtration industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating / modifying 3D models and engineering drawings.
  • Developing Bills of Materials and routers.  
  • Understanding, sourcing, and quoting of various components.
  • New Product Development
  • Works directly with Sales to ensure equipment meets customer’s specifications. 
  • Effective communication with sales, manufacturing, and purchasing.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Working closely with management on cost savings measures.
  • Develop and refine various machine designs to increase productivity.

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Min.) or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks w/ a working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Education:

  • Associates (Preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 2 years (Preferred)
  • AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

This is an exciting position with room for growth for a person looking for a career with a solid, growing company.

Remote work: Unavailable

Job Types: Full-time, 1st Shift, Mon-Fri

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Filter Manufacturing

This position is responsible for the safe production of quality dust collection filters. This product line is essential to the growth and success of Imperial Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Safe set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of all equipment required to manufacture quality dust collection filters; examples include: filter media pleating machine, pleating seamer, core coiling machine, spot welder, urethane dispenser, glue dispensers, shrink wrap machine, cording machine, and various other hand tools and devices as required.
  • Perform and document essential traceability information, quality and process checks to specifications.
  • Perform general cleaning and housekeeping
  • Follow all SOP’s and JSA’s
  • Operation of forklifts and hoists
  • Check quality of work to drawings/specification and part quantity
  • Complete paperwork as required. Timecards, process checks, check sheets, etc.
  • Other tasks as instructed by supervision

Qualifications

  • High school or GED, Vo-Tech or trade school preferred
  • 1 – 2 years experience in industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Specific skills: Spot welding/welding (preferred), Forklift (preferred)
  • Physical abilities: Standing full shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to loud noises may require hearing protection, exposure to chemicals and fumes may require use of respirator, various sheet metal products may require specific PPE protection, communication with others, some repetitive motion
Aftermarket Sales

Imperial Systems, a manufacturing company specializing in air pollution control, is seeking a qualified candidate to join the Aftermarket Sales team. 

The position requires a responsible, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team.  They will assist in various stages of the sales cycle gaining hands on experience and sales training support.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Prospecting for new business through research and outgoing phone calls
  • Help develop customer relationships
  • Assist in maintaining and managing customer interactions through CRM system
  • Work with and support aftermarket sales, territory managers and rep network
  • Learn and apply sales techniques

Desired skills and experience:

  • Proficient working with MS Office with the ability to learn new programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Outgoing and comfortable talking with customers and prospects over the phone
  • Must be organized, able to handle multiple projects at one time and work well independently
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop sales techniques
  • Ability to fit into a small business and team-oriented environment is critical

To apply, please submit your resume to Sara Paoletta at spaoletta@isystemsweb.com.

Powder Coat Operator

This position is responsible for the safe handling, hanging, prepping/washing, powder coating and properly tagging of product being bent on the press brake.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Selecting correct color for each part of each job
  • Properly hanging, prepping and washing all parts
  • Powder coating all parts to specifications
  • Checking powder coating coverage, quality and mil gage.
  • Completing manufactured equipment checklist to assure all parts for job are powder coated for assembly
  • Properly tagging completed work with required information.
  • Follow all SOP’s and JSA’s
  • Operation of forklifts and hoists
  • Checking quality of work to drawings/specification and part quantity
  • Other tasks as instructed by Supervision

Qualifications:

  • Education: High School or GED, Vo-Tech/Trade School (preferred)
  • Experience: 1-2 years industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Specific skills: Forklift (preferred)
  • Physical abilities: Standing/Bending full shift, lifting up to 50lbs., exposure to loud noises may require hearing protection, exposure to chemicals and fumes may require use of a respirator, various sheet metal products may require specific PPE protection, communication with others, some repetitive motion

3 – 12 hour shifts Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, paid for 40 hours

Service Technician

This is a family-owned manufacturing business in Mercer County. Imperial Systems is known industry-wide for its innovative products and over the last several years has been experiencing rapid growth. Imperial prides itself on an ongoing commitment to customer service, its collaborative family atmosphere and innovative products.

The Service Technician is a self-motivated individual responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up of Imperial Systems Air Pollution Control equipment.

Key Competencies and Abilities:

  • Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional presentation.
  • Punctuality and good attendance required.
  • Electrical Experience
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • High Mechanical Aptitude
  • Experience with Reading Blue Prints
  • Be willing to travel 90-95% of the time
Sales Engineer

Duties

  • No industrial dust collector design experience required
  • Work directly with the Territory Manager to maintain current business relations (Call/email/Travel/Trade shows)
  • Work directly with Territory Manager to grow Sales by prospecting New Business (Call/email/Travel/ Trade Shows)
  • Support all Rep/Dealers in the Territory (Call/email/Travel/Training)
  • System Design
  • Walk a job through from Quoting process through shipping
  • Site visits to gather job-specific information
  • Work with Vendors to find the best possible options for buyout items
  • Research a multitude of Codes and regulations from NFPA, OSHA, Ect.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Sales background with a willingness to Travel
  • Industrial equipment sales is a plus
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications
  • Basic tool skills, ability to read and use digital and analog measuring devices and hand tools.
  • Basic understanding of Manufacturing and fabrication processes.
  • Ability to read in interpret mechanical and architectural drawings.
  • AutoCAD experience (to create drawings) is a big plus.
  • Ability to interact comfortably with a variety of individuals in various situations.
  • Desire to Climb the ladder through your willingness to put in extra effort
  • Ability to present a sales presentation to a large audience or an intimate audience setting
Sales Estimator

Duties

  • Work direct with the territorial sales managers and the Imperial Sales Representative network  by establishing reliable cost estimates for fabrications and system work from concept designs through final installation.
  • Use Imperial Systems Software program to generate sales quotations for review and submission by the sales engineers.
  • Work Closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Shop Fabrication, Field Supervisors, and Imperial Systems Administration to create an accurate sale price including raw materials, fabrication labor, field labor, and miscellaneous installation expenses.
  • Interface directly with equipment and material vendors to solicit pricing as required for a project.
  • Interface directly with customers to obtain needed information if directed to do so by the sales engineer.
  • Logical thought process or ability to “step through” a project and recognized all cost centers of a fabrication or system.
  • Interpret and understand mechanical drawings related to a system of fabrication.
  • Travel to Jobsites for field measurements or to assist the sales engineer to achieve needed information to complete an estimate. This may include attending bid meetings when required and possible overnight stays.
  • Attend trade shows or educational programs as required by Imperial Systems management of immediate supervisor.

Ideal Qualities

  • Ability to interact comfortably with a variety of individuals in various situations.
  • Good verbal and writing communication skills.
  • Ability to create accurate, concise sales quotations for Territorial Sales Mangers.
  • Logical thought process for step-by-step analysis to determine project cost centers.
    • Steps required to make a fabrication or install a system.
    • Ability to analyze preliminary data, site information, spec. requirements to determine scope of work for project estimate.
  • Ability to read in interpret mechanical and architectural drawings.
  • AutoCAD experience (to create drawings) a big plus.
  • Basic understanding of metals and metal fabrication processes.
  • Basic Understanding of system ventilation and design.
  • Basic tool skills, ability to read and use digital and analog measuring devices and hand tools.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Mechanical Drafter

Imperial Systems (Mercer, PA) has a new opportunity for a Mechanical Drafter.

Responsibilities include:  

  • Creating / modifying 3D models and engineering drawings.
  • Developing Bills of Materials and routers.  
  • Effective communication with Engineering and Manufacturing.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Working closely with engineers on cost savings measures.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks with a working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Education:

  • 2-year drafting degree or equivalent work experience. 

Experience:

  • SolidWorks: 2 years (Preferred)
  • AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

This is an exciting position with room for growth for a person looking for a career with a solid, growing company.

Remote work: Unavailable

Job Types: Full-time, 1st Shift, Mon.-Fri.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Chief Financial Officer

Imperial Systems, Inc., a manufacturing company located in northwestern Pennsylvania has an immediate opening for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO has total oversight of the financial reporting and internal accounting controls of Imperial Systems and its subsidiaries.  The CFO plans, organizes and presents all financial reports for quarterly advisory board meetings and monthly financial meetings working closely with the COO and CEO/President. The CFO is a partner with the Executive Team and Management Operating Committee providing leadership and financial analysis in all financial matters.  The CFO oversees all finance department responsibilities and duties, evaluates workflow and personnel.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the activities, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

  • Responsible for all financial data and consolidation of financials for quarterly board meetings and monthly financial meetings.
  • Ensures job costing is brought up to date in the system.
  • Responsible for all external financial audits of consolidated operations.
  • Prepare and present annual audit report for the bank.
  • Research, analyze and complete various board related strategic projects and board action items and interact with board committee, attorneys, tax partners, and bankers on confidential projects.
  • Understands the flow of products, commodities, and services.
  • The ability to manage 5-10 employees in an office setting.
  • Assists with administrative office flow to ensure a smooth and organized office environment.
  • The ability to manage third party relationships with insurance companies and banks.
  • Offers training support and support for staff in the ERP system.
  • Provide leadership, oversight, and hands-on support of the finance department operations: Payroll, A/P, Billing/AR, Cash Application and Financial Reporting
  • Be a strategic member of the Executive Team and act as a business partner providing financial support and analysis to improve upon or create new methods or services to benefit the organization.

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and abilities, including but not limited to:

  • Broad knowledge and experience in corporate accounting and finance.
  • Ability to lead, coach and delegate to employees.
  • Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Displays strong innovation skills to assist with improving our current accounting system.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to present findings and recommendations at the highest level of the Corporation.
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience.
  • ERP utilization experience.
  • Prior audit-related experience preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

This position requires the following education and work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience:

  • BS in Accounting or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Senior Financial Management role.

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Applications are sent directly to Imperial Systems. You may also apply at our facility. For any questions regarding open positions or status of applications, please contact Lisa Kaloskly at lkalosky@isystemsweb.com