Demco Automation Receives Second HIRE Vets Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Veteran Employment

Quakertown, PA, (PRWeb) – November 12, 2020 – On Veterans Day 2020, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, VETS Assistant Secretary John Lowry and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston hosted a virtual ceremony at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. recognizing Demco Automation for its second consecutive Gold Medallion Award. As part of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program all recipients were honored for their commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans.

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a job creators’ commitment to hiring American military veterans.

Demco Automation Receives Gold Award from U.S. Department of Labor for Veteran Employment

Quakertown, PA, (PRWeb) – November 6, 2019 – Demco Automation, a leading supplier in industrial robotics and automation, was presented the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for 2019 from the U.S. Department of Labor.  The program is now in its second year and recognizes employer efforts to recruit, employ, and retain military veterans.

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a job creators’ commitment to hiring American military veterans.

This year, the company is recognized as one of only 28 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and 427 across the country. “Receiving this award from the U.S. Department of Labor is truly an honor.” says Stephen Maund, President & CEO of Demco Automation. “We have employed U.S. military veterans for over 15 years and continue hold their service in high regard when recruiting new team members. As a provider of advanced-technology to a broad list of industry sectors including defense, it is only natural that we consider this experience a tremendous value, not only to our company, but to our customers and partners as well.”

The awards were presented at a ceremony hosted by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“The recipients of the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards demonstrated a commitment to hiring veterans and helping them develop meaningful, long-term careers,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia. “From small-town businesses to Fortune 500 companies, these employers understand that veterans are uniquely qualified and dedicated employees who make significant contributions in the workplace.”

Join Our Team – Mechanical Engineer – Machine Design

Demco Automation is a regional leader in designing and constructing automated assembly systems for the medical device, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and consumer products industries. We are located in Quakertown, PA, and searching for a Mechanical Engineer-Machine Designer to join our team:

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design and document various machine elements within custom automated assembly systems including areas such as assembly mechanisms, tooling, robotics, safety systems, machine frames, and pneumatic/motor-driven actuators.
  • Specify commercial components, materials, coatings, and other pertinent design information.
  • Create and update Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, As-Built Drawings, and set-up procedures.
  • Occasionally visit customer sites for design meetings, service calls, retrofits, or other activities.
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers to relay design information.
  • Coordinate and lead projects through Engineering, design, manufacturing release, fabrication/assembly, test/debug, conditioning, FAT, and installation/service.
  • Create and/or maintain project schedules as necessary.
  • Work in an Applications Engineering role as required to develop technical descriptions costing, proposals, and other sales related activities.

Experience & Requirements:

  • BSME
  • 3-5 years minimum experience in equipment/machine design with a proficiency in 3D design tools such as SolidWorks Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD 2007 3D or higher version.
  • Design mechanisms, tooling, and processes for automated assembly systems.
  • Create and modify CAD drawings and material lists including machined parts, assemblies, pneumatics, and other items related to automation system.
  • Work in a team environment with Engineering, management, and manufacturing personnel to provide innovative solutions.
  • Experience and working knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, slides, sensors, mechanical adjustments, dies, tooling, etc. Experience and working knowledge of drafting standards, tolerances,
  • machined parts, etc.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize.
  • Good analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform outside of job description.

Send resume to:   hr@demcoautomation.com

 

Join Our Team – Machine Builder

Precise, quick change out toolingJob Description
Demco Automation is a regional leader in designing and constructing automated assembly systems for the medical device, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and consumer/industrial industry sectors.  We are located in Quakertown, PA, and searching for a Machine Builder to join our team:

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Machine and/or fabricate various machine elements within custom automated assembly systems including areas such as mounting brackets, assembly mechanisms, robotic grippers, safety guarding, machine frames, pneumatic/motor-driven actuators.
• Assemble mechanical sub-assemblies, assemble guarding, and basic debugging of equipment.
• Perform machine adjustments, alignments, and other equipment setup-related tasks during project construction.
• Perform other duties as requested from time to time to fulfill corporate goals and objectives.

Experience & Requirements:
• 3-5 years minimum experience in conventional machining technologies including vertical milling machine, lathe, and surface grinder
• 2-4 years minimum experience in assembling mechanical sub-assemblies, mechanisms, or other systems
• Machining experience in various materials including but not limited to carbon steels, stainless steels, tool steels, and plastics
• Machine components to tolerances of +/- 0.005” (application specific) and below
• Proficient in reading machined part drawings with little or no assistance
• Familiarity with bearings, cams, linkages, pneumatic cylinders, ball screws, sensors and other equipment-related components
• Assemble mechanisms, machine frames, safety guarding
• Fabricate machine guarding and framing from aluminum extrusion, polycarbonate sheet, and basic thinner gauge sheet metal fabrications
• Operate fork truck and/or pallet jack equipment as needed
• Have the ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Work in team environment with Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing personnel to provide innovative solutions
• Regular Use of measuring instruments (caliper, micrometer, gauges, etc.)
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, slides, sensors, mechanical adjustments, dies, tooling, etc. is preferred but not required
• Experience in operating CNC vertical machining centers is preferred but not required
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Good math and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task

Send resume to:   hr@demcoautomation.com

 

Join Our Team!

Automation’s assembly/integration/test areaDemco Automation is a leading supplier of automated assembly systems for the medical device, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, and consumer/industrial industry sectors.

We are currently searching for talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested in technical creativity and innovation with experience in our industry sector, we look forward to hearing from you.

 

For more information about our openings, please follow the following link(s):

Machine Builder – Join Our Manufacturing Team

Demco Automation™ Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

DEMCO 25 Year Logo2015 marks the 25th year since Demco Automation was officially incorporated.  As a leading supplier of automated manufacturing systems, the company touches many product areas including commercial-industrial, medical device, pharmaceutical, electronics, and other technology-based industry sectors.

“Our steady growth and high level of customer satisfaction validates the commitment we have to providing quality, state-of-the-art technologies for industry today.  Our success is a result of our employees desire to create the best solution for our customers.” says Stephen Maund, President & CEO.

For a letter from the President and a timeline outlining the highlights of the past 25 years, please visit 25 Years of Technology Excellence

Demco Automation Sponsors Cancer Respite Foundation Event

For_Petes_Sake_LogoDemco Automation was pleased to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2nd Annual Dave Duemler Memorial Golf Outing. The event raised over $24,000 to benefit “For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation”, a non-profit organization that assists adult cancer patients, their care-givers, and loved ones a break from cancer in a secure and comfortable environment.

This year, the foundation expects to serve 120 families, and over the past 15 years, more than 1,000 patients have been impacted by their dedicated efforts.

For more information about the foundation, please visit http://www.takeabreakfromcancer.org

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