Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Sumter, SC
Job Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt

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Position Summary:

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for reading blueprints and correctly assembling enclosures and other products. This position plays a key role in ensuring the product is assembled according to the customer's needs. Other responsibilities of a Mechanical Assembly Technician include being able to identify hardware, use basic hand tools, and able to make sure the product can be assembled in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.
• Learn the use and care of basic hand tools.
• Learn the identification of hardware types and sizes.
• Learn the identification and use of assembly, parts lists, and piece-part drawings.
• Learn proper assembly techniques of electrical components used in electrical enclosures.
• Learn the proper use of electric and air-powered tools.
• Learn the basics of CPS manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Employees may be an entry-level trainee.
• Must have U.S Citizenship
• Microsoft Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mechanical assembly
• Forklift certified

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access material when needed
• Capable of handling repetitive motions such as grasping, lifting, and pulling items
• Able to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment when needed
• Ability to work in various warehouse environments, including hot, cold, or noisy conditions
• Sufficient vision and hearing to safely operate equipment and perform job duties