Assembly Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

 

The Assembly Mechanic is responsible for assembling high-quality, life-saving hydraulic rescue equipment in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products perform when they matter most, supporting first responders who rely on our tools in emergency situations.

 

This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to standardized processes (including 5S), and a commitment to teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, shows up ready to contribute, and embodies our core values in every task.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Assembly & Production

• • Assemble hydraulic rescue tools and components according to work instructions, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Perform functional testing and basic troubleshooting as needed.
  • Maintain consistent output aligned with production schedules.

Quality & Attention to Detail

• • Follow detailed assembly instructions with precision and consistency.
  • Ensure all assemblies meet quality and safety standards before moving to the next stage.
  • Identify and report defects, discrepancies, or process issues.

5S & Workplace Organization

• • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Ensure tools, materials, and workstations are properly maintained and stored.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of workspace layout and efficiency.

Team Collaboration

• • Work collaboratively with assembly team members, quality, and supervisors.
  • Communicate effectively regarding production status, issues, and improvement ideas.
  • Support cross-training and assist teammates as needed.

Tools & Equipment

• • Safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.
  • Maintain tools in good working conditions and report any issues.

Basic Systems & Documentation

• • Use basic computer systems to log work, track production, or access work instructions.
  • Accurately complete required documentation and production records

All Other Duties as Assigned

 

Competencies:

 

• Ethical Conduct – Acts with honor in all business dealings.
• Technical skills – Mechanically inclined; adept with all manner of hand tools, able to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Reliability & Dependability – Does what you say you are going to do, arrives to work on time and ready to contribute.
• Organizational skills - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork – Knows that things can turn out better when you work as a team. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy in all matters. Is timely, precise, and efficient.
• Customer Focus – Keeps the end user of our products in mind while assembling our tools.

 

Required Education & Experience:

 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or similar hands-on role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic assembly equipment.
• Basic computer & reading skills (data entry, work instructions, production tracking)\
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is on a shop floor and frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• • • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to maneuver, or operate parts, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
    • The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10-15 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Travel

There is no travel required for this position.

 

AAP/EEO Statement

Holmatro Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

Holmatro hydraulic equipment and system solutions are used worldwide in rescue operations and special tactics operations. These types of applications require reliable and safe equipment under all circumstances. To guarantee that Holmatro users can carry out their specialist work in an optimal fashion, we aim to be the best-in-class market leader by deploying pioneering technology.

Holmatro Group, founded in 1967 in the Netherlands, is a leading private company that provides hydraulic equipment and services. More than 380 employees work at the Holmatro Group, which has established its division offices in the Netherlands, the United States and China. From our head office in the Netherlands, we serve all our customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, East and Southeast Asia, and South America. Our customers in North and Central America are served by our office in the US. From our China office, we are ready to assist our customers on Mainland China and in Hong Kong and Macao.

Company Description

Holmatro hydraulic equipment and system solutions are used worldwide in rescue operations and special tactics operations. These types of applications require reliable and safe equipment under all circumstances. To guarantee that Holmatro users can carry out their specialist work in an optimal fashion, we aim to be the best-in-class market leader by deploying pioneering technology.\r\n\r\nHolmatro Group, founded in 1967 in the Netherlands, is a leading private company that provides hydraulic equipment and services. More than 380 employees work at the Holmatro Group, which has established its division offices in the Netherlands, the United States and China. From our head office in the Netherlands, we serve all our customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, East and Southeast Asia, and South America. Our customers in North and Central America are served by our office in the US. From our China office, we are ready to assist our customers on Mainland China and in Hong Kong and Macao.