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MoboTrex

Provides traffic management solutions for intersections

Electrical Assembler

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Wauconda, IL, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow drawings, measurements, and written work instructions are required.
  • The ability to use basic hand tools, small power tools, and measuring devices safely is required.
  • The ability to work the established production schedule is required.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • The employee must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, grip, and repetitively use hands and tools.
  • The employee must be able to lift and move materials associated with the role.
Responsibilities
  • Review work orders, assembly drawings, bills of material, and instructions before beginning assigned work.
  • Assemble enclosures, mounting hardware, back panels, brackets, rails, devices, and other components using hand and power tools.
  • Measure, mark, drill, tap, punch, cut, fasten, and fit parts as required by drawings and work instructions.
  • Identify, stage, and verify components and materials for assigned jobs.
  • Inspect work for correct components, alignment, fit, workmanship, and completeness.
  • Record completed work and promptly communicate shortages, damaged materials, drawing discrepancies, and quality issues.
  • Move completed assemblies and materials safely through the production process.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, inventory, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.
  • Assist with packaging, material handling, cross-training, and other production duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or electrical-panel assembly experience.
  • Experience reading assembly drawings or bills of material.
  • Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
  • Dependability and consistent attendance.
  • Ability to follow standardized processes and work independently after training.
  • Teamwork, communication, and willingness to cross-train.
  • Safety awareness and effective time management.

About the company

MoboTrex delivers traffic and mobility solutions for cities and communities. It provides the hardware and expertise to manage intersections, including traffic signals, intersection control cabinets, monitoring systems, and pedestrian crossings, with the Eagle flagship product line as part of its offerings. Its products work by coordinating signals, monitoring traffic in real time, and controlling crosswalks and other street infrastructure to keep people moving safely. Compared with others, MoboTrex combines national experience solving traffic problems with hands-on traffic control know-how and a broad suite of hardware and systems designed to fit different environments, not just one type of solution. The company aims to keep people safe, move traffic smoothly, and protect the environment by delivering traffic control expertise and a range of products that improve how roads and intersections function.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Davenport, Iowa

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MoboTrex announced BABA-compliant signals in 2025, boosting federal infrastructure eligibility.
  • Recent 2026 hiring for engineers, buyer, and sales roles signals active growth.
  • Its 2024 Warren Equity acquisition funds expansion under a specialized infrastructure investor.

What critics are saying

  • Warren Equity bought MoboTrex in June 2024, bringing PE pressure for exits.
  • A broad hiring slate in August 2026 suggests uneven execution across Pflugerville and Davenport.
  • Traffic-equipment demand depends on government procurement cycles, delaying orders into 2027.

What makes MoboTrex unique

  • Eagle Traffic Control Systems has made American-made traffic products since 1931.
  • MoboTrex serves DOTs, integrators, distributors, and customers across 23 states plus Canada.
  • Its lineup spans NEMA and CALTRANS cabinets, signals, backplates, and battery backups.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 9th, 2024
RT Advisors Facilitates Strategic Acquisition of Traffic Solutions Leader MoboTrex to Warren Equity Partners

RT Advisors facilitates strategic acquisition of traffic solutions leader MoboTrex to Warren Equity Partners.

MoboTrex
Feb 14th, 2023
Tuesday Traffic Talk – February 14, 2023

One of the many highlights in 2022 for MoboTrex was moving the manufacturing facility from Austin, TX to nearby Pflugerville, TX.

Business Facilities
Apr 27th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. expands facilities to Pflugerville, Texas, United States

Traffic control systems company MoboTrex will invest $13 million to relocate its regional headquarters to Pflugerville, TX.

Community Impact Newspaper
Apr 27th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. closes offices in Austin, Texas, United States

(Carson Ganong/Community Impact Newspaper) Iowa-based traffic control systems manufacturer MoboTrex, Inc. will move its regional headquarters from Austin to Pflugerville's One Thirty Business Park, located near the intersection of East Pecan Street and SH 130.

MoboTrex
Apr 19th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. launches guide for programing EDI smart monitors for an intersection using the EDI setup wizard

The MoboTrex Service Team has created a guide for programing EDI smart monitors for an intersection using the EDI setup wizard.