Mechanical Assembler - Overhead Cranes & Hoists

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists

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.

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule & Employment

• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.