Mechanical Assembler

Production Assembler Summary:

Assemble or fabricate mechanical parts, pieces, or products using various tools and equipment according to required specifications in a production line for firetruck manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to assemble equipment and products accurately.
• Utilize a variety of tools for assembly.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are discovered.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Maintain inventory of products and components in the department warehouse and work areas.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and always perform work safely.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Installing Pump and Body Modules onto the Chassis with the use of an overhead crane
• Hooking up/customizing/building of plumbing components that consist of the following different types:
  • Stainless Steel Pipe
  • Reinforced Flex Pipe
  • Hydraulic High- and Low-Pressure lines
• Building up and installing Compartment accessories
  • Example: Shelves, Pullout Trays, Down and Out Trays, etc.
• Installing end-of-line components to finish truck
  • Example: Rear Bumpers, Hose bed floors, lids, dividers, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical skills and aptitude may include 2-5 years of experience in heavy truck or automotive mechanic work or equivalent post-secondary educational or vocational training.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and other written instructions or procedures, or learn to do so.
• Working knowledge of mobile hydraulic and electric circuitry and the ability to read and understand hydraulic and electric circuit drawings or learn to do so.
• Ability to use analytical thinking and reasoning for problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively organize assigned work so that job tasks are performed efficiently, accurately, according to the schedule
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills and knowledge.
• High attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• General Basic Mechanical and Basic Fabrication knowledge
• Ability to read, identify, and complete options listed in the Truck Order
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to safely use (with training)
  • Basic Shop Machinery consisting of
    • Band Saw, Portable Band Saw, Mag Drill, Tig Welder, Pipe Machines, etc.
  • Overhead Crane
• Required to have basic hand tools and mobile toolbox, including:
  • Wrenches, sockets and drivers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Must be able to hold to the high-quality standards and repeatability of tasks required of a leading Fire Truck Manufacturer

General Physical Requirements:

• moderate to heavy work – required to exert up to 40 lbs. of force regularly, occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 75 lbs. of force rarely.

Working Conditions: This position is subject to an inside working environment and will be exposed to:

• noise - loud, sharp, extended impulse; up to, and occasionally more than, 85dBA (which may require the use of hearing protection)
• vibration - directed to hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders from the use of electric and pneumatic (impact) hand tools of varying sizes,
• hazards – electric current; oils and lubricants; moving mechanical parts; chemical cleaners and solvents; sharp blades and edges; airborne dust, metal, and fibrous shavings; occasional intense light from welding in the work area or adjacent work areas; working on elevated platforms, ladders, and scaffolds.

Physical Activities, Ergonomic Considerations: This position will be exposed to:

• standing and walking for most of the work shift
• reaching in any direction, above and below shoulder level
• lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• performing work in a crouched, squatting, kneeling, or stooped position (body bent forward and down from the waist) for extended periods of time,
• crawling under a vehicle chassis and performing precision work while lying prone or crouched with arms raised upwards for extended periods.
• repetitive grasping and pinching with fingers; repetitive pulling, pushing, and twisting of wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• balancing while on an elevated work platform, ladder, or scaffold
• stepping up to work surfaces up to 26 inches in height.

HME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides all employees and applicants equal employment and advancement opportunities. HME prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.