2Nd Shift Mechanical Assembly

Job Details

Job Location:

S&L Inc
- Factory – Lenexa, KS 66215

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembly workers to partner with our experienced manufacturing team in this environmentally focused industry.

A 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembly worker at Smith and Loveless has regular work tasking to layout, cut, fit sub‑assemble and install piping and equipment into the product, mostly wastewater pumping systems of varying sizes. Perform repetitive and non‑repetitive mechanical assembly. Using measuring skills and experience reading blueprints to prepare and assemble our products.

A candidate must be able to receive training and learn the position on 1st Shift (7:30am to 4:00pm
- Monday thru Friday) for 2‑3 weeks, then move to 2nd Shift permanently (4:00pm to 12:30am
- Monday thru Friday).

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.
• 1 year experience in mechanical assembly.
• Must be able to pass a background check, alcohol screening, and drug test.

• Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Works from verbal instructions, general assembly and piping layouts, blueprints, sketches, bills of material, etc.
• Checks parts for identification and secure materials.
• Lays out valves, gauges, fittings, etc. per factory order and drawing.
• Safely uses overhead cranes to move the product.
• Uses and reads tape measure for proper cuts and fittings.
• Cuts pipe and tubing to correct length with a band saw or pipe cutter.
• Threads pipe with hand or power tools.
• Assembles pipe, fittings, valves, etc. as required by instructions and in accordance with good practice.
• Installs relief valves, pressure switches, gauges, etc.
• Installs assemblies and components such as air compressors, pumps, and motors.
• Assembles pumps and comminutors.
• Performs final assembly when needed.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to one-hundred (100) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.