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Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists

United StatesUnited States·AshlandContract-To-Hiremid
Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Associate
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Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists Location: Ashland, VAJob Type: Contract-to-HireShift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PMStarting Pay: $24.00/hour,

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Associate

Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves mechanical assembly, equipment operation, and working at elevated heights in a heavy industrial environment.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working approximately 15 feet above ground on OSHA-compliant equipment with appropriate safety features, including handrails and gates.

  • Assemble mechanical components for overhead cranes and hoists.

  • Install bearings, couplings, and other components onto shafts.

  • Use basic hand tools to fabricate, assemble, and install parts.

  • Read and interpret shop drawings and assembly instructions.

  • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.

  • Apply basic mechanical knowledge to assembly tasks.

  • Work at elevated heights while following applicable OSHA safety requirements.

  • Handle and lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

  • Maintain a safe, clean work area and reliable attendance.

  • Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.

  • Ability to read and understand shop drawings.

  • Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

  • Willingness and comfort with climbing cranes and working at heights of approximately 15 feet using approved safety equipment.

  • Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.

  • 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.

  • 10-hour workdays.

  • Saturday work as required.

  • Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for conversion after 90 days.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Ashland, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $49,920 a year
7% above the $46,592 median for Production Associate jobs on Jobera (391 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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has 76 open jobs on Jobera.

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Posted
October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Last seen
October 19, 2026

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Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists$24.00/hour