Underground Boring Equipment Mechanical Assembler (Entry)

Job Description

Job Description

Turn Parts into Purpose-Built Machines

Do you enjoy building, wrenching, and making mechanical systems come alive? At BARBCO, you’ll assemble diesel-powered, hydraulic construction and underground boring equipment as an Assembly Technician I.

What you’ll tackle

• Build complete machines and subassemblies for diesel–hydraulic equipment.
• Mount diesel engines; install pumps, hydraulic motors, cylinders, valves, manifolds, reservoirs, and filters.
• Cut, route, and secure hydraulic hoses, fittings, and tubing.
• Install and align bearings, shafts, couplings, sprockets, and chains.
• Read and apply work orders, bills of material, mechanical drawings, and basic hydraulic diagrams.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and measurement tools safely.
• Assist with filling, bleeding, startup, and testing of hydraulic systems; verify routing, securement, and check for leaks.
• Help troubleshoot machines and make necessary adjustments.
• Call out missing or incorrect parts, print discrepancies, and assembly issues.
• Document work accurately and completely.
• Follow BARBCO safety, quality, and production procedures.

Must-haves

• 1+ year (preferred) in mechanical, diesel, hydraulic, automotive, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on work.
• Basic understanding of diesel engines and mechanical systems.
• Starter knowledge of hydraulics—or the willingness to learn hydraulic assembly.
• Safe use of common mechanic/assembly tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings, diagrams, or manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Reliable attendance and eagerness to learn.

You’ll stand out if you have

• Experience with diesel engine installation or repair
• Heavy equipment repair background
• Agricultural or construction equipment experience
• Hydraulic hose and fitting assembly
• Work with hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders
• Industrial equipment assembly exposure
• OEM machinery assembly experience

Tools and systems you’ll handle

• Transmission and drivetrain systems
• Diesel and heavy equipment systems
• Hydraulic systems and components

Who should apply?

Candidates with diesel, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, hydraulics, or mechanical assembly experience who want to build reliable machines that work hard in the field.