Mechanical Assembler

Opportunity Details


Full Time Mechanical Assembler


Assembler

JOB-10047600

Anticipated Start Date


September 28, 2026


Location


Houston, OK


Type of Employment


Contract Hire


Employer Info


Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation andsustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.


Job Summary


We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Assemblers across multiple experience levels (Entry-level and Experienced) to join our team. This position is responsible for the assembly, testing, inspection, and packaging of finished products, components, or sub-assemblies specifically for oil and gas valves and chemical injection pumps.


Job Description

• Read work instructions, work orders, production drawings, sample assemblies, or receive verbal instructions regarding required duties.
• Interpret assembly instructions, drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications to build and test quality products.
• Assemble different parts of manufactured products using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Completely assemble, test, and package products built on the line.
• Occasionally disassemble and repair products returned by customers.
• Set up moderate to semi-complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record assembly conformance to test specifications.
• Set up test stands with appropriate plumbing for pneumatic and hydrostatic tests from required product test specifications.
• Complete required test documentation, including test reports, heat numbers, and nameplate markings.
• Inspect, understand, and document all materials, heat numbers, components, sub-assemblies, and specifications to assure they meet accepted quality standards.
• Participate actively in Lean events and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Immediately report unsafe acts or conditions to supervision.
• Assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of less experienced assemblers.
• Ensure the accurate movement of inventory through assigned areas (transactions, production reporting, resolution of negatives, etc.).
• Execute and track shift performance with daily GEMBA boards, ensuring root-cause analysis and identifying countermeasures.
• Complete Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) including inventory transactions.
• Complete and report Problem Reports (PR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and utilizing test stations and test equipment for factory and system acceptance testing.
• Perform layered process audits, quality audits, product quality audits, and roving audits as assigned.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process as it pertains to your respective production cell(s).
• Be proficient in ERP systems (such as Oracle); navigate and execute tasks to complete work orders, WIP transactions, material workbench, supply demand, material requirements, and simulate discrete jobs.
• Shift: 5AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday with daily overtime and weekend work required

Skills Required

• At least 3 years of related manufacturing assembly and testing experience working with products such as: relief valves, chemical injection pumps, control/dump/check valves, butterfly valves, and liquid level controllers/switches.
• Prior experience working within ERP systems.
• Strong commitment to attendance, punctuality, and high ethical standards.
• Strict adherence to company and OSHA safety procedures (must always wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, uniforms, and other required PPE).
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while meeting TAKT time and quality standards.
• Ability to operate assembly and testing equipment properly and safely.
• Mathematical aptitude: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Professional English communication skills (read, speak, and write) with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, presses, assembly equipment, and personal computers/workstations.
• Ability to work with limited supervisory guidance.
• Proficiency in using torque wrenches.
• Effective email communication skills to flag potential risks regarding safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable middleware software applications and navigation options.
• Ability to use Windchill, complete problem reports, and follow through with changes as required.
• Strong cross-departmental interface skills to support business goals.
• Qualified to train others, run to standard work, catch variance in peer production techniques, and correct issues across production cells.
• Practical knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Pay Rate

• $18 - $25 per hour (Compensation is offered based on experience, skills, and market factors) l

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.