Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assembler

The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling equipment within a production environment. This role focuses heavily on mechanical assembly of industry products to support daily manufacturing operations. The technician will work from models, drawings, schematics, and work instructions while adhering to all safety and quality standards. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Assembly

• Assemble sections of machines to customer specifications using various hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders to determine materials requirements or assembly instruction.

Quality & Compliance

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Inform supervisors of defective or faulty equipment or materials, maintaining high quality standards.

Tools & Equipment

• Operate basic hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working conditions.
• Report damaged or unsafe tools immediately.

Safety & Workplace Organization

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and following all company safety protocols and standards.
• Participate in safety training and report hazards or near-miss incidents.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Mechanical Assembler/Technician in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Technical school training or relevant military experience a plus.
• Familiarity with bearings, belts, chains, rollers, and mechanical drive systems a plus.
• Forklift certification or willingness to be trained.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.

Skills

• Tool and equipment operation
• Problem-solving and spatial reasoning
• Time management and efficiency
• Safety awareness

Work Environment

• Warehouse or production facility
• Exposure to dust, power tools, noise, and heavy materials
• Use of PPE required (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.)
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and follow all company rules and regulations.

Core Competencies

• Safety Observes and enforces safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Quality- Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve a process that is implemented.
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives.
• Employee Engagement Passionate about job and company, committed to the company and puts discretionary effort into work.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The description is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required to employees assigned to this job.