Assembler / DoD SkillBridge Program
About The Position
FUNCTION: Performs mechanical assembly work with varying degrees of complexity. Assembly procedures may involve adjusting, trimming and fitting parts to moderately close tolerances, working with parts or components which are difficult to handle and other skills which require good dexterity and facility in the use of a variety of hand tools. KEY RESULT AREAS: Parts are assembled according to specifications and standard shop practices. Parts are consistently handled and protected properly and safely. Work standards are consistently met and improved. Wasted effort and material is constantly sought and eliminated. Constantly seeks additional work to ensure high levels of productivity are achieved. Duties are constantly performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with safety specifications.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Minimum one-year related experience and/or training in applications of entry level mechanical aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in heavy mechanical assembly function.
- Develops close working relationships with other assemblers, material handlers, and quality control personnel.
- Demonstrates a highly cooperative demeanor with other employees and willingly takes the initiative to help others succeed.
- Must demonstrate ability to work safely around heavy machinery and suspended loads exceeding 100,000 pounds.
- Position requires strict adherence to crane safety protocols and lock-out/tag-out procedures for high-voltage electrical systems.
- Blueprint/Specification Reading - Standard in military technical roles
- Precision Measurement - Calipers, gauges, micrometers used extensively in military
- Mechanical Assembly - Core skill in military maintenance roles
- Quality Control - Military standards often exceed civilian requirements
- Safety Protocols - Lock-out/tag-out procedures standard in military
- Heavy Equipment Handling - Standard military physical requirement
- Team Collaboration - Core military competency
- Problem Solving - Critical thinking under pressure
- E-1 to E-4 (Private to Corporal/Specialist) - Entry-level with mechanical experience
- 2-6 years military experience - aligns with minimum 1-year mechanical experience requirement
- Mechanical aptitude from technical military roles
- Blueprint reading experience from military technical training
- Security clearance - CRITICAL for classified naval equipment work
- Transitioning within 180 days for SkillBridge eligibility
- Navy specifications (NAVSEA) - familiar environment for Navy veterans
- Classified materials handling - security clearance requirement matches military background
- Heavy equipment assembly - similar to military shipboard/aviation mechanical systems
- Precision tolerances - aligns with military maintenance standards
Responsibilities
- Analyzes assembly blueprint and specifications manual.
- Verifies conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
- Lays out hole locations and drills tap holes on parts for assembly.
- Aligns components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels, welds or rivets parts together using hand tools.
- Removes high spots and smoothes surfaces using chisels, scrapers, files and powered hand grinder.
- Verifies alignment and tolerances of moving parts using measuring instruments such as dial indicators and thickness gauge.
- Test operation of assembly by hand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
