What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler position at Beckwood Press?
Opportunity:
Mechanical Assembler
We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling large mechanical press equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and accuracy throughout the build process. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and enjoys working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
What We`re Looking For:
- Quality-focused with strong attention to detail
- Safety-minded and accountable for their work
- A strong team player with good communication skills
- Mechanically inclined with problem-solving abilities
- Reliable and dependable
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble press components according to specifications and procedures
- Ensure components are installed correctly and meet quality standards
- Complete inspection documentation and assembly records
- Perform startup procedures and assist with equipment testing
- Support adjustments and modifications during testing
- Assist with tonnage testing setup
- Set gibs and adjust parallelism as required
- Maintain overall equipment aesthetics and build quality
- Perform press tear-down and prepare equipment for shipping
- Label, bag, and organize components for shipment with the press
- Load presses and skids for shipment
- Document tear-down and shipping processes with photos
- Take technical photos during assembly as required
- Maintain a clean and organized work cell and surrounding area
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Travel occasionally to customer sites (approximately 10%)
Required Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred
- Ability to assemble large mechanical equipment
- Experience using hand tools and powered tools
- Must supply personal hand tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and assembly instructions
- Forklift experience preferred
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience operating an overhead crane is a plus
- Ability to work safely from ladders, lifts, and JLG equipment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bi-annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
- Flexible PTO & Sick Time
- Collaborative and engaging workplace with catered lunches, team activities, and company social gatherings
- 401(k) with employer contribution
Work Environment
This position operates in a manufacturing environment. The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant. The noise level is usually moderate. Will be exposed to manufacturing conditions including heat in the summer months and cold in the winter months.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, squat, bend and walk. May climb on ladders and stand on equipment off the ground.
ABOUT US
Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative—with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at beckwoodpress.com/careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.