Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician / Hydraulic Assembler

Snelling is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician / Hydraulic Assembler to join a manufacturing team in the Trussville area. Experience must involve manual, detail-focused assembly rather than automated production line work. Responsible for the installation of various parts and/or components onto construction equipment.


Starting Pay Rate: $24.00-29.00/hr
Schedule: 1st shift opening, starting at 6:00 am


Key responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician / Hydraulic Assembler:
• I nstallation of manufactured kits onto new equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions to ensure quality of installation.
• Ability to follow procedures for torquing bolts, hydraulic hoses and fittings.


Qualifications required for Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician / Hydraulic Assembler:
• 3 + years of hands-on assembly experience (non-conveyor belt).
• Experience must involve manual, detail-focused assembly rather than automated production line work.
• Must have a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems found in heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work independently using basic hand tools and air tools.
• Must have experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes


Candidates must come equipped with a complete personal tool set that includes:
• A full socket and ratchet set (1/4"-3/8", 105-pc) plus 3/8" extensions and a 1/2" breaker bar
• SAE and metric combination wrenches and Allen wrenches
• Screwdrivers, wire crimpers/strippers, vise-grip pliers, and retaining ring pliers (internal & external)
• Hammers, including ball-peen and 2 lb. dead blow
• Power tools such as a 3/8" battery-powered impact wrench, impact socket set, 1/2" reversible drill, and M18 lithium batteries/charger
• Air ratchet (3/8" drive)
• Additional essentials including creeper, magnetic retrieval tool, combination square, flashlight, utility cutters, hacksaw, utility knife, torpedo level, gasket scraper, and tool cabinet


All qualified Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician / Hydraulic Assembler candidates please submit resumes for immediate review. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information. You can also email your resume to [email protected] .


Snelling Staffing Services, with over 70 years of staffing expertise, specializes in clerical, administrative, professional and industrial positions, permanent and temporary. There's never a fee or contract to our candidates! Snelling Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Snelling Staffing Services is a drug-free workplace.

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HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.


We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] .