Industrial Mechanical Assembler, Large Components

Is this you?

• Do you read tape measures confidently and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints with ease?
• Have you spent at least 1 year in an Assembler I role, ideally in heavy equipment manufacturing?
• Are you comfortable operating overhead cranes and forklifts to position large parts safely?
• Can you follow detailed written and verbal instructions, perform essential checks, and take corrective action?
• Do you value safety, teamwork, and accuracy in material transactions?

What you'll handle

• Assemble, fit, and join heavy and large mechanical components per specifications and schedule.
• Work under the direction of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with the Team Leader, making sound independent decisions with minimal direct supervision given appropriate instructions.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools plus precision measuring instruments to complete tasks correctly the first time.
• Deburr parts with a hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials in and out of the work area and assist with assembling large components.
• Perform minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision.
• Carry out essential checks and adjustments using the right processes and gauges.
• Record correct material transactions on shop routings and support the production process with accurate documentation.
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned, including basic welding, washing, primer application, and painting of components or assemblies.

Essential contributions

• Accurately post material transactions for the production line.
• Perform key quality checks and take corrective action when needed.
• Use tools properly to make or repair parts and products.
• Collaborate with fellow line workers to assemble products.
• Follow all company and industry safety requirements.
• Work from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• Required: Knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Required: Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure and to read/understand job-related blueprints; strong blueprint literacy.
• Required: 1 year of Assembler I experience.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED; relevant trade school or college coursework.
• Preferred: Heavy equipment manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Preferred: Basic computer skills, including using a mouse and locating and opening/closing files.

How you operate

• Dependable, accurate, and efficient with time.
• Adaptable, open to change, and skilled at problem-solving.
• Able to work independently with reasonable training and instructions, and respectfully within a professional team.
• Communicates clearly, asks questions, and expresses needs.
• Follows detailed written and oral instructions thoroughly.
• Performs under production standards and deadlines.
• Accepts constructive criticism, makes adjustments, and willingly reworks incorrect tasks (your own or others').

Safety first

Always perform job functions in a manner consistent with plant safety standards and immediately report any problems to your Team Leader or Department Supervisor.