Mechanical Assembler

Description

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembly and wiring operations on a diversified line of mechanical assemblies. The position also contributes to the continued improvement of the manufacturing process by maintaining quality control and timely completions of assemblies.

• Complete orders in a timely manner and within budgeted hours.
• Work with efficiency.
• Provide superior workmanship in order to promote customer satisfaction and future business.
• Reduce production costs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical principles.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
• Possess a valid and legal driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Welding knowledge is required.

• Assemble piping assemblies and supporting structures per assembly drawings.
• Cut, thread and install pipe fittings.
• Bend tubing and build mounting stands from materials such as Unistrut or welded angle iron.
• Ensure quality control of assemblies via testing the assemblies upon completion (Optional).
• Wire components after mechanical assembly (optional).
• Ensure the accuracy of the assemblies based on the design specifications.
• Comply with company-set standards including testing and documentation.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ensure necessary literature packets are included with the shipment.
• Procure necessary production components from internal stock.
• Ensure assembly is completed within the allotted time frame.
• Taping and painting of completed assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Operate a forklift to move any necessary materials and/or assemblies and to load/unload trucks.
• Provide notification of any deviation of actual hours worked vs. estimated hours worked for production necessary for completion of project.
• Track hours of all shop labor being mindful to include start times, lunch breaks. End times and overtime.
• Aid with occasional minor building maintenance.

• Strive to product work with zero defects.
• Ensure product rework is minimal.
• Produce quality valve train and mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain a safe, efficient and friendly work environment.

• The Mechanical Assembler will report to the Shop Foreman for work assignments.
• The Mechanical Assembler will work with engineering with design and assembly questions.

• Offer design alternatives to optimize design applications.
• Assist in optimizing workflow through the shop.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to walk; sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.