Mechanical Assembler – 1st Shift

Openwork • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is hiring an experienced Mechanical Assembler for an established manufacturing company in Houston, Texas. This hands-on role assembles, rebuilds, aligns, inspects, and tests industrial mechanical equipment, including mechanical and hydraulic components, to meet quality and customer specifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime as needed based on production demands. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with industrial noise and required safety procedures and PPE.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on industrial assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience assembling machinery, industrial equipment, or mechanical components.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to inspect assemblies and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and workplace safety.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently or with a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of gearboxes, gears, bearings, and mechanical alignment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders, or related components.
• Experience assembling or repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Experience with gearbox assembly, gear alignment, and equipment rebuilding.
• Experience with blueprint-based manufacturing and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with equipment inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience working with hoists and industrial assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rebuild, and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
• Perform mechanical and hydraulic assembly work.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Assemble, align, and install gears, gearboxes, and mechanical components.
• Install and connect hydraulic components, hoses, fittings, and related systems.
• Measure component clearances and verify proper alignment.
• Install piping, fixtures, wiring, and electrical components.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and hoists.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and test completed assemblies.
• Identify and correct mechanical or hydraulic assembly issues.
• Lubricate, adjust, and replace mechanical components as needed.
• Ensure completed equipment meets quality and customer requirements.
• Follow workplace safety and equipment-handling procedures.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Long-term career and professional development potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED