Mechanical Assembler

Our client, a nationwide recycling manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Mechanical Assembler
, to join their growing team in South Holland.

Our candidate of choice will be self-motivated with solid mechanical skills and a desire to learn electrical & hydraulic connections. Prior experience with hydraulic, electrical, and MIG/stick welding is a big plus!

• We are seeking self-motivated individuals with solid mechanical skills and a desire to learn electrical and hydraulic connections
• Prior experience with hydraulic, electrical, and MIG/stick welding is a definite plus
• A strong work ethic and a passion to learn the field inside and out is absolutely required
• This is not a repetitive function; every machine requires free thinking and extreme diligence
• Proficient in Hydraulic systems, hydraulic layout, and operation
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Experience as a team leader
• Ability to perform work using electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
• Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting
• Experience with hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machine assembly
• Requires limited supervision to perform tasks assigned
• Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading,
• Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations
• 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
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

• You will be working from prints, drawings, and instructions to perform builds
• Other duties may be assigned
• Coordinate daily activities of team
• Responsible for achieving team goals, including quality, productivity, etc
• Participate in supervisor meetings as required
• Expertise in low and high Voltage point-to-point wire connections per supplied electrical schematic
• Train coworkers on all product fabrication and welding
• Answer questions and give guidance as needed
• Assemble parts to complete a machine using hand and power tools
• Perform efficient and quality MIG welding of various metal thicknesses
• Have complete understanding of all products that are built, with limited guidance and support
• Use a variety of handheld and precision measuring tools
• Reading blueprints & schematics for mechanical builds
• Accurately read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools
• Position parts & sub-assemblies by using templates or reading measurements
• Manufacture hydraulic hoses
• Test equipment to make sure it is operating correctly
• Set up hydraulic system pressures
• Certified to operate a forklift and over-head crane
• Rig machinery when needed
• This job has supervisory responsibilities
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Stand, walk, and talk, or hear
• 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles