Mechanical Assembler

Job Description - Mechanical Assembler )

Assembles mechanical units or fabricated parts of various size and complexity using hand tools, jigs, and fixtures, as well as light power tools and equipment. Follows oral instructions, drawings, bills of material, and written procedures.

• Fits, aligns, adjusts, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements.
• Tests assembled parts.
• Repairs units or parts that have failed to meet specified functional performance.
• Disassembles and inspects subassemblies.
• Load and unload material from trucks to storage area and move within workspace using forklift, handcart, or other device.
• May exercise own technical judgment.
• Operates drill press, lathe, and milling machines.
• Inspects components using micrometers and records on inspection form.
• Disassembles equipment using pneumatic impact tools, torches, and hydraulic tools.
• Secures rigging and operates overhead cranes.
• Assembles components by heating, bolting, and welding.

• Two years of experience as a mechanic. (Auto mechanic acceptable.)
• One year of experience using common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use oxy/acetylene torches.
• Some experience with welding.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.
• Must work well with others but also be comfortable working independently.
• Some experience operating fork trucks and jib cranes.