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Machine Assembler
Shift: 1st or 2nd | Hours: Standard Business Hours
Type: Full-Time | Mode: Direct Placement
Pay Scale: Competitive Salary | Industry: Manufacturing / Machinery Assembly
Our Client is seeking a Machine Assembler to join their team and play a hands-on role in building high-precision machinery. The Candidate will assemble mechanical components, ensure products meet world-class quality standards, and contribute to continuous process improvement within an innovative manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assemble mechanical components and machines according to engineering drawings, part lists, blueprints, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
- Use precision tools such as torque wrenches, depth gauges, dial indicators, and digital levels to achieve tolerances.
- Operate overhead cranes to move heavy components safely during the assembly process.
- Follow Quality Standards and accurately measure in both imperial (inch) and metric systems.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to achieve production goals.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.
- Adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
- Provide feedback and input to support continuous process improvements.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in assembly or 5 years of experience in manufacturing of machine tool parts, maintenance, or service.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without aid and perform repetitive reaching and bending.
- Familiarity with documentation, drawings, and part lists.
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
- Skilled in using accurate measuring devices with strong attention to detail.
- Experience with electrical wiring assembly and computer literacy preferred.
- Forklift license a plus.