Assembly/Overhaul Technician

Job description

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution.

Benefit coverage begins on day 1! We also provide paid time off after 6 months and 12 paid holidays per year. 1st shift position. Current 1st shift hours are 7:00-3:30 Monday to Friday. First shift hours are subject to change. $1000 Sign on Bonus The starting hourly rate of this position is ​$20.00 Summary Perform overhauls and repairs of assemblies of Brakes, Couplers, and Compressors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Disassemble, trouble shoot, repair and reassemble equipment that does not pass test

• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required
• Use machinery safely and efficiently, handtools, grinders, etc… Inspect and test completed units.

Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings. Interpret routing instructions. Tag or mark identifying information on parts. Grease or lubricate parts as required. Adjust and grind down parts if necessary. Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections. Position and fasten units to assemblies and subassemblies. Fasten cables and wiring. Use calipers and micrometers to measure parts and determine tolerances. Bond components using adhesives.

Measure dimensions/clearance of parts.

• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Follow all housekeeping and safety rules Other duties as required Education/Work Experience Requirements 2-4 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues Mechanical component precision assembly experience High level knowledge and experience with hand and power tools.

Basic math and measuring skills Experience with calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment

• Must be able to read fabrication & assembly blueprints
• Ability to read & interpret technical manuals & work procedures
• Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with electrical systems Some repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work in team environment and take ownership of assembly operations
• Must be flexible to work in final and sub-assemblies as required Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter.

Physical and Mental 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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, for the duration of the work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.