Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assembler

Join an established and growing team! Showcase your skills with a company committed to providing services on time, on budget, done right, and done safely. At Spec Sys, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at  and apply today!

Flexible schedule including 4 10-hour shifts and 5 8-hour shifts with flexible start times!

Salary range: $18.00 to $27.00 per hour

Benefits & perks:
Medical, dental, & vision insurance; HSA/FSA options, accident & critical illness insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with employer match; term life insurance; employee assistance program; employee-of-the-month and year, RITALKA University; employee luncheons; company picnic; community volunteering

• Assembles mechanical components into controls of moderate complexity by following controlled documentation, standards and specifications
• Assembles hydraulic actuators by hand using hand tools bending tubing, drilling and taping
• Identifies appropriate assembly sequences to minimize unproductive time
• Ensures products are built and tested to meet customer requirements
• Identifies component shortages and coordinate parts tracking with purchasing / material handling department
• Coordinates work load with the assigned project manager to ensure design changes ECO changes are implemented into the overall assembly process
• Provides input into QC process improvements

• Knowledge of designing, using, and repairing machines and tools, computer hardware and software, building machines, and using plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Math skills to solve problems
• The ability to read and understand written information
• Can identify problems and review information
• Has the ability to understand and follow detailed drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, customer specifications and assembly procedures
• Can lift 75 pounds
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and mechanical schematics
• Can stand for 8 hours plus per day
• Understands and follows work order instructions including sign-off of assembly department dispatches
• Understands and follows existing quality control processes
• Has any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Spec Sys Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. Spec Sys is a full service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it!

At Spec Sys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.

Why You Should Apply Here

Spec Sys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.