Works as part of a team that assembles and checks new machines, sub-assemblies; and disassembles and repairs new or used machines, as required, in a manner prescribed on process sheets and to dimensions specified on drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner in compliance with operations manuals and regulations as appropriate. Maintains a clean and safe environment
• Reads and interprets assembly drawings, sketches, specifications, and manuals to determine appropriate assembly sequence.
• Verifies conformance of supplied components to manufacturing blueprints as well as the completed assemblies using conventional tools (tape measure, scale, calipers, inside and outside micrometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, etc)
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly with some electrical wiring in a non-assembly-line setting.
• Utilizes jib and overhead cranes to rig and successfully place parts / sub-assemblies into position or orientation
• Utilizes forklift to safely and efficiently pull parts from warehouse as well as stage materials in area as required
• Methodological approach to machine teardown for assessment, repair, and rebuilding operations that may span multiple shifts with handoffs
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
• Operates drill press, hydraulic press, grinder, welder, blaster, paint equipment, and small power tools to assist in assembly operation.
• Conduct test runs with completed machines and subassemblies to ensure that parts meet operational requirements.
• Completes all necessary process, attendance, and quality records as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills / Experience / Education

• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Trade School Certificate, Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of 2 year(s) related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in this field.
• Prior experience as a mechanic or in heavy equipment and mechanical assembly environment for 3 to 5 years preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.

Travel

Travel is not required

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.