Mechanical Assembler

Description Perform assembly work on PRI equipment. This will include assembling welded pipe and components/component parts; insulating pipes and vessels; performing finish work (sheet metal); and preparing equipment for shipping – all according to blueprint specifications. Testing parts after assembly, when required. This job can be repetitive and requires good hand-eye coordination and hand strength. This person must be organized, neat, have good housekeeping habits, and be self-disciplined.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

Know and practice safe work practices including use of tools, fall protection systems, proper use of PPE, use of lockout/tagout systems and confined space entry procedures. UL, NEC and international standards for electrical design must be observed as appropriate Read and follow written test procedures, engineering orders, interpret blueprints Set up, align and assemble valves, piping spools and equipment structural components Use jacks, clamps, squares, plumb lines, tape measures, cranes, forklifts and other assembly equipment Install and assemble conduit, wiring and electrical components according to blueprints and wiring diagrams. Per blueprints, layout equipment mounting arrangements, drill and tap holes using hand and power tools. Attach electrical breakers, relays, contactors, bus bards, transformers, insulators and other electrical equipment as needed Install/assemble pumps, gearboxes, generators, mixers, condenser units, and other mechanical equipment Cut, strip, bend and form wire cable, conduit, pipe and tubing to connect circuits and subassemblies Use common hand and power tools such as saws, pipe threader, mechanical and hydraulic pipe benders, etc. Disassemble and prepare finished goods for assembly. This may include building shipping crates and skids with wood Requirements Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities a must. Must have a natural ability to systematically work through problems, identify solutions and implement those solutions in a timely manner. Must have high school level reading and mathematics skills, be able to understand instructions – both written and oral. Two – year technical/trade school preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring schematics strongly desired. Experience in basic plumbing and pipefitting along with previous work with sheet metal and insulation are helpful. Able to work with cleaners, oils, fuels, and solvents. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. Flexibility – the demands of the position are widely varied. Must have the ability to think on your feet, shift between jobs and perform in any area of the shop, at any time, as needed. Excellent attendance a must – able to work overtime as needed. Strong knowledge of safe work practices; employees must also demonstrate a willingness to embrace personal responsibility for safety on the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Progressive Recovery, Inc.