What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler 3 (Temporary) position at The STEELASTIC Co.?
The Company
For over 50 years, Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment to service the needs of the global tire industry. We have over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world. Our customers include all the multinational tire companies, and most of the top independent tire companies in the world. We pride ourselves on being customer focused, market driven with a culture that encourages creative thinking & innovation. Our team is empowered to be responsible & proactive in their everyday activities, strive for & achieve excellence in all aspects. We never compromise on our EHS responsibilities. Great Culture & Opportunity!
The Parent Company
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.
The Position (Summary)
The Mechanical Assembler 3 (Temporary) will be responsible for expert-level assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and repair of complex mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with current engineering configurations. Work includes new product assembly, refurbished components/assemblies, testing, engineering prototype development, and building maintenance.
Minimum Essential Requirements
None required/ There can be occasional requests for service help from the shop floor
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment & Culture
The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
For over 50 years, Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment to service the needs of the global tire industry. We have over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world. Our customers include all the multinational tire companies, and most of the top independent tire companies in the world. We pride ourselves on being customer focused, market driven with a culture that encourages creative thinking & innovation. Our team is empowered to be responsible & proactive in their everyday activities, strive for & achieve excellence in all aspects. We never compromise on our EHS responsibilities. Great Culture & Opportunity!
The Parent Company
Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.
These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.
Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.
The Position (Summary)
The Mechanical Assembler 3 (Temporary) will be responsible for expert-level assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and repair of complex mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with current engineering configurations. Work includes new product assembly, refurbished components/assemblies, testing, engineering prototype development, and building maintenance.
Minimum Essential Requirements
- Independently lead the assembly of sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and systems per manufacturing drawings, Bill of Materials, schematics, and instructions
- Expert level proficiency operating and selecting appropriate hand tools and small power tools with a full understanding of their use and function
- Advanced knowledge using precision measuring tools and full understanding required fitments/tolerances
- Expert knowledge of pneumatic schematics, symbols, and plumbing
- Strong working knowledge of water/hydraulic schematics, symbols, and plumbing
- Perform detailed inspections of all work before passing it on to the next operation
- Lead troubleshooting efforts on assemblies down to individual component level to determine root cause of failure and collaborate with engineering to find corrective action
- Perform required repairs/refurbishments to return assembly to operational state
- Proactively keep supervisor informed of all potential issues for quick resolution
- Provide advanced support to the production supervisor on all production assignments, mentor lower-level assemblers, and work with other departments regarding special work assignments
- Conduct inventory cycle counts and assist with identifying discrepancies and process improvements
- Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines, serving as a role model for safe work behavior
- Must own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, hammers, screw drivers, pliers, etc) and keep tools at work
- Other tasks as assigned
- Advanced experience assembling capital equipment
- Experience in the tire and rubber industry is a plus
- Expert ability to build equipment by reading/interpreting blueprints, schematics, assembly instructions, work orders, engineering drawings/models, etc. to enable production of parts consistent with current engineering configuration
- Actively contribute to the creation of work instructions for future use
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strong digital and analog skills, ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner
- Machine shop experience using milling machine and lathe is a plus
- Welding/soldering/brazing experience is a plus
- Tow motor experience is a plus
- Overhead crane experience is a plus
- Flexibility with customers’ changing requirements, available to work overtime as needed, including weekends
- Experience: 9 years’ experience in machine building with thorough knowledge and understanding of blueprints, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; or relevant job-specific experience
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Position will require daily utilization of Microsoft Teams, D365, and Microsoft Office Suite
None required/ There can be occasional requests for service help from the shop floor
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment & Culture
The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in the manufacturing area. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 10 hours a day.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance