Assembly/Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Openwork

Job Title: Assembly and Installation Technician

Company: MSK Covertech, Inc. (via Openwork)

Location: Acworth, GA (Facility) + Field Travel (20%–70%)

Pay Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 / hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

Openwork is seeking a skilled Assembly and Installation Technician on behalf of MSK Covertech, Inc., a leading global supplier of end-of-line packaging machinery.

This role involves assembling, installing, and troubleshooting cutting-edge packaging automation systems—including robotics, servos, and vision systems—both at the 30,000 sq. ft. Acworth, GA facility and at customer sites nationwide (20% to 70% travel).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly & Installation: Interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to assemble, rig, and install packaging machinery, using hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and lulls.
• Mechanical & Electrical Setup: Mount moving parts (gears, shafts, motors, bearings), route wiring in cable trays/cabinets, perform continuity tests, and set up pneumatic/hydraulic lines.
• Fabrication & Fitting: Modify parts as needed using drilling, tapping, grinding, reaming, and basic welding.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to ensure peak equipment performance.
• Documentation & Operations: Utilize ERP software to track labor and use MS Word/Excel for reporting and customer documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience assembling, installing, or servicing end-of-line packaging and automation equipment.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read electromechanical schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and operate material handling equipment (forklifts/lulls).
• Travel & Work Requirements: Authorized to work in the U.S., valid driver's license with a clean record, ability to pass a background check and drug test, and willingness to travel 20%–70%.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to handle light-to-moderate lifting, climb machinery, and work in varied plant environments.
• Bonus Skills: Experience with VFD configuration/programming and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, Motion Control).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 / hour.
• Bonuses & Perks: Travel Per Diem, Profit-Sharing Bonus, and accumulation of Personal Travel Award points.
• Insurance & Retirement: 401(k) with company match, Comprehensive Health (Medical, Dental, Vision), and Life Insurance.
• Provided Tech & Tools: Fully equipped travel toolbox, company phone/stipend, and company laptop/tablet.