Assembly Mechanic - Day Shift

Default•Yankton, SD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

At Astec-Yankton, formerly known as Kolberg-Pioneer, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us! The Assembly Mechanic safely performs a variety of tasks to correctly assemble, fit, and join components in the production process of heavy and large mechanical products, per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule. You'll use various hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and precision measuring instruments to complete work tasks. Our Day Shift hours are Week 1: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-3:00pm and Friday 5:30am-2:00pm & Week 2: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-3:00pm Friday-off. This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible! This position is eligible for Double OT!

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Read/understand job-related blueprints
Ability to read tape measure; candidate will complete a tape measure assessment
Willingness to train/work during hours outside of regularly-scheduled core shift.
Knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures required.
Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure
Ability to correctly read/understand job-related blueprints and drawings, required.
Adept at problem-solving.
Ability to satisfactorily work alone with reasonable and appropriate instructions, training, and supervision, and ability to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and completely, expressing needs, and asking questions.
Ability to sufficiently carry out detailed and written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to handle the demand that accompanies production standards and deadlines.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and make subsequent adjustments, and willingness to rework incorrect tasks completed by oneself or others.
Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
Must be dependable, dedicated to completing work assignments correctly, and use time wisely.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment manufacturing experience desired.
Able to operate overhead cranes and forklifts preferred.

Responsibilities

Use tools properly to make or repair parts and products.
Comply with all company and industry safety requirements.
Accurately follows documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions.
Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures.
Assembles component parts, machined parts, and subassemblies
Use and understand assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and part lists
Uses various hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and precision measuring instruments to complete tasks
Operates overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts and materials in and out of work area and to assemble large components
Performs minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision
Perform all required job functions in a safe manner consistent with plant safety standards and report any problems immediately to the team leader or Department Supervisor.