Mechanical Assembler

Under direct supervision, perform basic mechanical assembly operations on production units.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

This position requires a high level of physical flexibility, strength, and stamina, including the ability to: see and assess drawings, photos, and written instructions; audibly hear verbal instructions and mechanical signals (forklifts, cranes, machine alarms, etc.); and speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.

• Read and interpret basic blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions
• Assist with or assemble basic sections of machines to customer specifications; attach unit to assembly, subassembly or frame using various hand and power tools
• Perform basic mechanical assembly operations to exacting tolerances; position and align parts using fixtures, jigs and templates; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets. 
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot face bolt holes in parts; file, lap and buff parts to fit; clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies
• Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
• Assist with the detection of defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor
• Attend team meetings; may provide input on quality, cost, or production issues
• Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work frequent overtime; this is not a job that can be performed remotely
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly and safe manner
• Other duties as assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time

None.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Military, trade school or community college coursework in mechanical/electrical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting desired.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to

• Have full range of body movement: head, neck, shoulders; lift arms overhead; work overhead; reach, lift, push/pull, walk, climb, kneel, bend; good dexterity and range of movement in fingers, hands and wrists
• Sit for at least three hours
• Stand on feet for at least three hours
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds
• Maintain confidence and balance while working on ladders up to 12 feet tall

Must be able to provide an assortment of tools in a rollaway toolbox and steel-toed boots.