Job Details
Join our friendly team of Assembly Mechanic's located in New Berlin, Wisconsin!
Position Summary
Under moderate supervision, assembles components and parts into a completed product following work orders, blueprints, schematics and other written and verbal specifications. Positions and installs parts and components following standard specifications.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Set up the assembly job by locating parts and gathering materials according to the work order.
- Layout and position wire harnesses, subassemblies, and hoses according to prints.
- Align, position and assemble components using hand tools, including impacts and torque tools.
- Installs moving parts such as engines, clutches, pumps, hoses, and bearings.
- Drills, taps, or reams holes as necessary.
- Fabricate and weld parts, as needed.
- Test the portable hydraulic units, and plumb it to the unit.
- Use overhead cranes and jib cranes to maneuver and assemble large assemblies.
- Test the unit as needed with hydraulic pressure gauges; checking for pressure and leaks.
- Calibrate and regulate units and final assemblies to meet load capacities and operating requirements.
- Follow final test procedures and work from checklists for final quality inspection.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
- Knowledge and basic understanding of metal product assembly techniques.
- Knowledge of basic math.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions.
- Knowledge of basic electrical principles and hydraulics.
- Able to use hand and power tools.
- Able to perform basic measurements using tape measure, protractor and other measuring devices.
- Able to operate a manual hand truck and overhead crane.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment.
- Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED preferred, with 1-3 years of previous heavy assembly or welding experience; preferably in a metal manufacturing production environment.
Working Conditions
Work performed in a non-climate controlled metal manufacturing production environment, with frequent standing, twisting, bending, stooping, and climbing in and around metal fabricated parts. Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 40 pounds alone, and >40 pounds with assistance. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required parts and operate production assembly equipment (i.e. hand tools, power tools, forklift truck, etc.)