Mechanical Assembler/Finisher

Progressive Recovery, Inc.•Dupo, IL

3d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembler/Finisher builds, finishes, tests, and prepares PRI equipment for shipment, transforming welded frames, vessels, and piping spools into complete working systems. PRI designs and manufactures solvent recycling, parts and container washing, filling and dispensing, plastic recycling, and biowaste treatment systems. Working from blueprints, piping and wiring diagrams, engineering orders, and work instructions, the assembler lays out and mounts equipment; installs and connects piping, valves, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, condensers, and other components; assembles conduit, wiring, and electrical components; insulates pipes and vessels; and installs sheet metal finish work. The role also includes pressure, leak, and functional testing, recording results, troubleshooting assembly issues, and preparing equipment for shipment, including building crates and skids. This is an on-site, hands-on manufacturing position at PRI’s Dupo, Illinois facility. The work is varied and sometimes repetitive, and requires mechanical aptitude, coordination, hand strength, attention to detail, and a focus on safe work practices and a clean, professional finished product. PRI provides on-the-job training on its equipment, assembly and test procedures, and crane and forklift operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, with a systematic approach to solving problems and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
Attention to detail and pride in producing a clean, professional finished product.
Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength.
Organization, self-discipline, and good housekeeping habits.
Flexibility to shift between jobs and work in any area of the shop as needed.
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and personal responsibility for workplace safety.
Excellent attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Team-player mentality and ability to work independently once trained.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, and engineering orders.
Ability to use high-school-level math for measurements, layout, and calculations.
Ability to safely work with cleaners, oils, fuels, and solvents.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work at heights using fall protection.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extended standing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; climbing; lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted; pushing and pulling parts, carts, and equipment; and repetitive hand and arm motion.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical or trade school education in mechanical, industrial maintenance, electrical, or HVAC/plumbing.
One to three years of mechanical or electromechanical assembly, machine building, pipefitting, or industrial maintenance experience.
Experience with sheet metal and insulation.
Knowledge of wiring schematics.
Knowledge of basic plumbing and pipefitting, including threaded, flanged, and compression connections.
Knowledge of hand and power tools, measuring tools, and torque wrenches.
Knowledge of basic electrical assembly, including conduit, wiring, and terminations.
Familiarity with NEC and UL standards.
Knowledge of sheet metal finishing and pipe and vessel insulation.
Knowledge of pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, and other industrial process equipment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, piping diagrams, assembly drawings, engineering orders, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions.
Lay out equipment mounting arrangements and drill and tap holes using hand and power tools.
Set up, align, and assemble valves, piping spools, tubing, and structural components using appropriate measuring and positioning tools.
Install and assemble pumps, gearboxes, motors, mixers, condensers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
Make flanged, threaded, compression, and sanitary connections using appropriate gaskets and fittings, and tighten connections to specified torque values.
Cut, thread, bend, and form pipe and tubing using saws, pipe threaders, and mechanical or hydraulic benders.
Use overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging to position heavy components safely.
Install conduit, cable tray, wiring, and electrical components according to blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Cut, strip, terminate, and label wire and cable to connect circuits, instruments, and subassemblies.
Mount breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, terminal blocks, and other electrical equipment as needed.
Follow NEC, UL, and customer-specified international electrical standards as directed by Engineering.
Insulate pipes, vessels, and equipment, and install protective jacketing.
Fabricate, fit, and install sheet metal panels, covers, guards, and other finish work.
Install nameplates, labels, and safety signage; clean and touch up finished equipment.
Perform pressure, leak, and functional tests according to written procedures and record results.
Identify, troubleshoot, and correct assembly issues, and report design or parts problems to the Shop Manager and Engineering.
Complete assembly checklists, travelers, and punch lists, and support customer and factory acceptance testing as needed.
Prepare completed equipment for shipment, including draining it, securing loose items, partially disassembling it where required, and building wooden crates and skids.
Follow safe work practices, including proper use of tools and PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and confined-space entry procedures.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, and care for tools and equipment.
Perform other duties assigned by the Shop Manager, including helping in other shop areas as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance through United Healthcare, effective the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period; PRI reimburses the balance of the deductible above the employee’s portion, up to $750 per person or $1,500 per family.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match: 100% of the first 3% contributed plus 50% of the next 2%, for a maximum 4% match; matching contributions are immediately vested.
On-site financial advisor available roughly four times a year.
Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual pay, with voluntary supplemental coverage available for the employee and family.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Paid vacation and paid personal days.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for job-related training and education.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for the employee and household.
Employee referral program offering $500 for each eligible referred candidate who is hired.
Free on-site parking.
On-the-job training.
Professional development assistance.
Opportunities for advancement.