Assembly Technician

Pendergraph Machines, a division of ProSys Fill, LLC, is a family owned and operated company based out of Durham, NC.We are a leading manufacturer of cosmetic and pharmaceutical filling systems, as well as turnkey packaging lines. We are currently serving markets across North America and are poised for growth into other international markets. We strive to offer a great work environment and competitive compensation packages with excellent benefits that include: health insurance for the employee and their household dependents, retirement plan & company matching 401K programs, generous profit sharing, company provided short term disability and life insurance for the employee, and a generous paid vacation allowance and 10 paid holidays.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our growing on-site team in a fast-paced custom machine building environment. This role is responsible for the accurate assembly of automated packaging machines according to mechanical drawings and assembly prints. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in an engineer-to-order environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints, specifications, and mechanical assembly drawings independently.Verify conformance of components to the Bill of Material.Prepare and align components for assembly of work cells, stations, and other automated equipment.Verifies the alignment and tolerances of moving parts.Assemble, fit, align, plumb, and integrate workstations or systems that may include pneumatics and hydraulics, electrical sensing components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems.Work independently with the engineering group to address design issues or necessary improvements.Participate in project meetings and design reviews to suggest manufacture or design improvements.Ability to troubleshoot, service, and perform required repairs to automation equipment.Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting and verification to ensure the automated equipment or system is functioning as it is designed to.Participate in tear down and shipping of the equipment.Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work areaAssist in 5S and Lean activities as requiredParticipate in continuous ongoing safety trainingOther duties as assignedSkills and Abilities Essential to the PositionExpert in the use of hand tools required for machine assemblyAbility to read and understand electrical schematicsBasic wiring skillsAbility to perform electrical testing and troubleshooting if neededAbility to stand, stoop, and/or kneel for extended periods of timeReliability is a mustMust be able to work alone, with very little guidance, and collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive mannerExperienceA minimum of 3 years’ experience building packaging equipment (Preferred)Job Type: Full-timePay: DOEBenefits:401(k) with matchingProfit SharingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife InsurancePaid Time OffVision InsuranceSchedule:10 hour shiftMonday to ThursdayOvertime as RequiredSome overnight travel may be required depending on the project scopeEducation:High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)Work Location:Durham, NC #J-18808-Ljbffr