Mechanical Assembler

Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Possible OT as needed) Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience Job Duties Our client is a manufacturer of large industrial machines designed to break down wooden pallets. We're looking for a hands-on mechanical assembler who brings real mechanical skill, and their own tools, to build these machines from the ground up using blueprints and assembly drawings. Responsibilities include: Assemble large industrial equipment using your own hand tools Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings with minimal guidance Install, fit, and secure metal and steel components Perform mechanical assembly work including fastening, aligning, and adjusting parts Troubleshoot basic fit and assembly issues during the build process Lift and move materials weighing up to 80 lbs. repeatedly throughout the workday Operate a forklift as needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment They need people with a mechanical background who can read a tape measure properly. Experience in any of the following areas is valued: Welding Painting Electrical Framing DOT / CDL Additional requirements: Proven mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly or equipment-building experience required Must have your own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, etc.) — see attached tool list Ability to read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings required Must be able to read a tape measure properly Need to be able to lift 80 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift Forklift experience is a plus Electrical or welding experience is a plus and may lead to cross-training opportunities Willing to train candidates coming out of welding school — must be willing to learn and open to doing things a new way Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team Tools Required Candidates must supply their own tools: Tool box or cart Ball peen or mini sledge hammer Tape measure “Name brand” Set of screwdrivers Wrench set Metric and Standard Socket set Metric and Standard Combination square Allen wrench set Metric and Standard Weld hood (for welders) Welpers (for welders) Skills Required Must have: Able to read a tape measure properly Basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) Knowledge of basic hand tools and how to use them Lift 80 lbs Be able to work alone or on a team Knowledge of machinery (lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw, torch, plasma cutter) Welding (MIG welding not machine or robot welding) Electrical knowledge (Single phase, 3 phase, machine control voltage) #J-18808-Ljbffr