Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Mechanical Assembler

Position Summary

OPEX Corporation is seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler to join our manufacturing team at our World Headquarters in Moorestown, NJ.

This position is responsible for assembling and building industry-leading mail automation equipment using assembly drawings, hand tools, and power tools. We are looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals who take pride in producing quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Due to business needs and production demands, overtime and weekend work may be required.

If you are reliable, detail-oriented, mechanically skilled, and enjoy working as part of a team, OPEX may be the right place for you to grow your career.

Essential Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Assemble and build mail automation equipment according to engineering specifications.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Identify and install mechanical components including bearings, pulleys, springs, gears, and related hardware.
• Perform quality checks to ensure assemblies meet required specifications and standards.
• Follow established safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work independently and collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.
• Support additional production and assembly activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, production, automotive repair, construction, military maintenance, or a related hands-on field.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience reading assembly drawings, blueprints, or schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical assembly issues.
• Technical school, vocational training, or related mechanical training.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, or mechanical instructions.
• Ability to recognize common machine components, including pulleys, bearings, springs, and gears.
• Ability to identify and work with hardware such as screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and snap rings.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Ability to maneuver throughout the work area, including confined spaces around equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach overhead and forward while assembling equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.

Hourly rate $17-20, based on experience.

About Us

Company Overview


OPEX Corporation is more than a manufacturer of machines. We continuously reimagine technology to power the future for our customers.


With an innovative approach, we engineer unique automated solutions that support our customers so they can solve the most pressing business challenges for both today and tomorrow. Our scalable Warehouse, Document, and Mail Automation solutions improve workflow, accelerate change, and drive efficiencies in infrastructure.


We are a family-owned and operated organization with more than 1400 committed employees who innovate, manufacture, install, and service products that are helping transform industry every day. We listen to our customers, respect each other, and work together to help reimagine the future through automated solutions.


At OPEX, we are Next Generation Automation.


Benefits:


Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Full medical, dental and vision with low employee contribution rates
• Paid holidays and PTO allowance
• 401k with matching and profit sharing
• Basic life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• On-site fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement available

OPEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.