Mechanical Assembler

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Körber Technologies, Inc., a leading Sales and Service company supporting the North American tobacco industry, is currently seeking an Mechanical Assembler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining mechanical components and production equipment used in tobacco manufacturing. This role supports efficient, high-quality production operations while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Your role in our team

• You will assemble, align, and install mechanical components, subassemblies, and production parts for tobacco-processing and packaging equipment
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments, calibrations, and preventive maintenance to ensure machinery operates efficiently
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment to complete accurate assemblies
• You will inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and adherence to company specifications
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, and production teams to resolve mechanical issues and support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of assembly work, inspections, and maintenance activities
• You will follow all company safety protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and tobacco-industry regulations
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and quality standards
• Participate in required training and cross-training to support operational flexibility
• Manage logistics for plant tours, vendor visits, and customer visits

Your profile

• You have a high school diploma or GED; your technical training is preferred
• 1–3 years of mechanical assembly or maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience reading blueprints and technical documents

Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We look forward to talking with you! Körber Xperience (koerber.com)!

Your benefits

You will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation
• Vacation purchase program
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• 401k Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% of your base income
• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
• Basic life and disability insurances, both short and long term, paid by employer
• Voluntary life insurance purchase program
• Training and Development Program

Your working environment at Körber Technologies, Inc. 

At Körber Technologies, Inc., you will work in an innovative, friendly, diverse environment. You will work with experienced colleagues and will have opportunities to advance your career. Körber Technologies, Inc is part of an exciting industry. As a company, we value our long-term relationships with our customers who value us and our innovative solutions and flexibility.

• You will work for a company who values its employees and their contributions
• You will work for a worldwide organization and will develop partnerships with your colleagues throughout the globe

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Henrico, VA 23231 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23231: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person