Mechanical Assembler

Job Summary/Overview

The Mechanical Assembler, Brakes performs all aspects of assembling our Brake product line including the review of shop orders, pulling the correct parts and materials, assembly of the parts and winding of coils to meet customer orders, in accordance with company policies and procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work orders to plan the most efficient method of production to minimize changeovers and maximize raw materials.
• Assemble and wire mechanical parts per work orders to produce the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards and customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Complete and verify product checklists for all completed orders.
• Clean, paint, and package finished goods to prepare for shipping.
• Use manual and automated coil winders and coil potting equipment.
• Ability to solder wires during the coil winding process.
• Complete quality inspections for co-workers as required.
• Identify and correct part shortages. Build shop floor packets and labels.
• Perform daily cycle count activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to operate a wide variety of small hand, power tools, and wire cutters.
• Requires the ability to operate a computer and its job-related software.
• Requires the ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Requires the ability to meet our lifting requirement of no more than 40 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.