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Mechanical Assembler

Sterling Engineering
Winston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
Title: Mechanical Assembler

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Duration and hire type: Contract to Hire

Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing is currently looking for a Mechanical Assembler for one of our clients in the Winston Salem, NC area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Shift: 1st Shift

Hourly Rate: $22-24/hr

Benefits: As a Contract Employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical Plans to choose from, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan.

Job Description:

Performs repair work and/or operating specialized engine testing equipment. Performs multiple assembly and pre-paint wash/prep, masking sanding, painting. Should have capabilities to troubleshoot, repair and train others. May be required to perform other functions or assist in other departments as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assembling and/or test parts and components for locomotive engine
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding
  • Read schematics, blueprints, standard work, perform basic math
  • Maintain area cleanliness and organization
  • Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely

Advanced Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assembling parts and components for locomotive alternator
  • Fasten sub-assembly parts together with bolts, screws, and additional fasteners hardware
  • Route and apply electrical wiring harnesses
  • Route and install hydraulic fluid, fuel lines and electrical wiring harnesses
  • Fill engine with fuel, coolant and hydraulic oils and prep engine for Test Cell
  • Operate engine test cell equipment
  • Perform pressure decay tests and other IPV’s as required
  • Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to engines and components to meet quality standards
  • Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines
    • Check oil levels, air pressures, air filters and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly problems, part quality issues and test results associated with new parts and engineering changes
  • Move units in and out of paint booths
  • Power wash units for paint, check for leaks

Education and Training:

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • 5 years of experience
    • Vocational training
    • Forklift, and crane certified
    • Two or more technical certifications
Qualifications and Experience:

  • Basic PC knowledge for data entry
  • Forklift and/or crane experience
  • Problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages
  • Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices
  • Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, technical correspondence, and memos
  • Industrial painting systems including bulk, pressured, syphon, HVLP, and conventional spray with array of industrial coatings (polyurethane, CARC)
  • Demonstrate ability to write effective correspondence
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers and employees of the organization

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Salary : $22 - $24

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