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Renewable Energy Heavy Mechanical Assembler

Nordex Manufacturing
West Branch, IA Other
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Be Part of the Energy Transition

Imagine standing beside a nacelle you just helped build—gearbox aligned, shafts torqued to spec, quality checks complete—knowing this machine will soon generate clean power. As a Renewable Energy Heavy Mechanical Assembler, your craft directly supports our mission to deliver wind power solutions that accelerate a 100% renewable future.

How You’ll Contribute
  • Assemble mechanical structures and subassemblies for nacelles, hubs, and drive trains using hand/power tools, torque systems, and overhead cranes.
  • Translate engineering drawings and work instructions into precise, repeatable builds.
  • Align, fit, and torque large components—gearboxes, bearings, shafts—within tight tolerances.
  • Own your area’s safety and housekeeping to eliminate hazards and prevent injuries.
  • Deliver to schedule by completing tasks inside defined cycle times and helping teammates when needed.
  • Move, lift, position, and remove components and materials to keep production flowing.
  • Work with Quality, PQA, and Engineering to run root-cause investigations and refine processes.
  • Participate in audits and continuous improvement activities.
  • Jump in to support neighboring lines and assist electrical assembly as required.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED (required).
  • Mechanical certifications or technical schooling.
  • 3 years of mechanical assembly or heavy manufacturing experience.
  • Comfortable reading work instructions, mechanical drawings, and technical documents.
  • Experience in wind turbine, automotive, or industrial equipment assembly.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on skill.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
  • Team-first attitude and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accountable, dependable, and results-oriented.
  • Positive, growth-focused mindset.
  • Overhead crane operation experience and the ability to obtain/maintain crane operator certification (required).
  • Fluent with torque tools, pneumatic/hydraulic tooling, and precision measurement devices.
  • Ability to pass a respiratory fit test (required) and work at heights.
  • Nice to have: understanding of ISO 9000:2000 quality systems.
Our Safety Standard

We prize safe operations above all else. You will follow governing regulations and company policies, proactively remove hazards, and wear proper PPE (eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, hard hat). Loose clothing and jewelry are not allowed. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential to follow safety instructions and collaborate with supervisors and teammates.

Skill Areas
  • Machine building and assembling
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Motor maintenance, repair, and replacement
  • Preventive maintenance and inspection
  • Transmission and drivetrain systems
  • Mechanical testing
  • Automotive repair
  • Manual drive train and axles
  • General maintenance and repair
  • Crane operation
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Mechanical systems and component repair
  • Crane and lifting equipment systems
  • Equipment repair and maintenance
  • Equipment installation
  • Reverse osmosis operations and maintenance

Salary : $23 - $27

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