Mechanical Assembler

Electro-Mechanical Assembler -- 1st Shift

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking an ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace, and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Reads, interprets, and follows basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions to accurately assemble product.
• Utilizes handheld tools such as a hand-held screw and drill gun.
• Assembles parts using automatic wire cutter, crimping or grinding machines.
• Assembles motors, pumps or compressors using press fixtures, pneumatic guns or hand tools.
• Performs end-of-line tests using computer-based equipment.
• Performs spot checks of products to ensure adherence to approved quality standards.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks
• Physical dexterity to put parts together
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Visual Acuity requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts

Two-year technical degree and/or apprenticeship

3 -- 5 years of electro-mechanical assembly; should have prior wire installation experience

Must have mechanical & mathematical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents and blueprints.

Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges

Computer Literacy with understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly range of $20.00 - $ 23.00. Metals USA offer comprehensive benefits program plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.