Assembly Technician

Pendergraph Machines, a division of Pro Sys Fill, LLC, is a family owned and operated company based out of Durham, NC.We are a leading manufacturer of cosmetic and pharmaceutical filling systems, as well as turnkey packaging lines. We are currently serving markets across North America and are poised for growth into other international markets. We strive to offer a great work environment and competitive compensation packages with excellent benefits that include: health insurance for the employee and their household dependents, retirement plan & company matching 401K programs, generous profit sharing, company provided short term disability and life insurance for the employee, and a generous paid vacation allowance and 10 paid holidays.

Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our growing on-site team in a fast-paced custom machine building environment. This role is responsible for the accurate assembly of automated packaging machines according to mechanical drawings and assembly prints. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in an engineer-to-order environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and mechanical assembly drawings independently.

Verify conformance of components to the Bill of Material.

Prepare and align components for assembly of work cells, stations, and other automated equipment.

Verifies the alignment and tolerances of moving parts.

Assemble, fit, align, plumb, and integrate workstations or systems that may include pneumatics and hydraulics, electrical sensing components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems.

Work independently with the engineering group to address design issues or necessary improvements.

Participate in project meetings and design reviews to suggest manufacture or design improvements.

Ability to troubleshoot, service, and perform required repairs to automation equipment.

Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting and verification to ensure the automated equipment or system is functioning as it is designed to.

Participate in tear down and shipping of the equipment.

Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area Assist in 5S and Lean activities as required

Participate in continuous ongoing safety training

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Essential to the Position Expert in the use of hand tools required for machine assembly

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

Basic wiring skills

Ability to perform electrical testing and troubleshooting if needed

Ability to stand, stoop, and/or kneel for extended periods of time Reliability is a must

Must be able to work alone, with very little guidance, and collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner

ExperienceA minimum of 3 years’ experience building packaging equipment (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE Benefits:401(k) with matching

Profit Sharing Dental Insurance Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Monday to Thursday Overtime as Required Some overnight travel may be required depending on the project scope

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

Durham, NC
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