Mechanical Assembler

Looking for a mechanical Assembler. The Assembler is responsible for producing highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs.

In this role, the team member will assemble fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations. They will test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. They will use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. They will be required to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow standard work, BOM's, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion

Obtain necessary tools and equipment

Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required

Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely

Maintain high quality standards

Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management

Spray paint parts as required

Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place

Prepare machinery for shipping

Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary

Wiring Principal Duties

Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timely

Perform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiring

Wire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructions

Create or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation

General Duties

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Ability to fabricate small components

Complete production and quality assurance forms

Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions

Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information

Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required

Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements

5S activities

Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred

Technical Skills

Ability to read and understand blue prints

Ability to operate a computer to read and input data

Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices

Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral Attributes

Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management

Ability to hold themselves accountable for results

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems

Desire to win

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products.