Mechanical Assembler

Job Title

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

Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills

• 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

Education

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

Physical Requirements

This position requires a high level of physical flexibility, strength, and stamina, including the ability to: lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly; 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.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Alliance