Assembly & Test Technician - 2nd Shift

OILGEAR TOWLER SA•Fremont, NE

About The Position

The Assembly & Test Technician assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and inspects hydraulic components and systems according to engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to carry out assembly and testing operations independently while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations. The position includes training on 1st Shift, typically for two months. After successful completion of training, the regular assignment is 2nd Shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role involves working with complicated assembly drawings and specifications, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and gauging devices, while maintaining a clean and safe work area and completing tasks with minimum supervision.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build and test with little or no assistance while meeting quality and production standards.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of complex test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and gauging devices.
Demonstrated ability to perform inspection and testing in accordance with production and quality standards and drawing specifications for final and sub-assemblies.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot quality, product, or production issues and recommend resolutions.
A high degree of assembly skill and technique.
Experience and knowledge of basic design and mechanical principles, testing procedures, and basic hydraulics.
High school diploma or GED and above-average mechanical ability.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly and testing operations on intricate or large apparatus, machines, or equipment to close tolerances and strict inspection requirements.
Fit parts, sub-assemblies, and related units; align and adjust components; and perform required secondary machining.
Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
Complete prescribed functional and dimensional checks.
Set up and operate test stand equipment independently.
Produce quality assemblies, identify potential defects or malfunctions, and take corrective action as needed.
Maintain or exceed the approved production rate.
Maintain acceptable attendance and overall work records, and purchase the required tools for the classification.
Train lower labor grade operators and less experienced operators as needed.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions through established processes.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow safety regulations.
Perform light preventive maintenance and housekeeping for areas and equipment in the assigned work center.
Complete tasks according to manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
Perform other related duties as directed by supervision or management.