Mechanical Assembler

SMS group IncMokena, IL
Onsite

About The Position

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and sleep plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America. The right candidate will be a safety-minded person who enjoys hands-on work, with the ability to assemble and disassemble various components, document daily activities, and possess good mechanical skills in daily operations. Responsibilities include performing cleaning, grinding, painting, and all related tasks to buildings, equipment, components, and subassemblies, as well as performing clean up, removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips, etc. The role requires the candidate to be courteous and work well with others, complete Maintenance Request Forms for items in the work area in need of repair, and maintain a safe and clean working environment, upholding a world-class standard of housekeeping. A safety-conscious attitude and the ability to report any unsafe acts or areas to management are essential.

Requirements

  • Good mechanical skills.
  • Good working knowledge of mechanical tools.
  • Basic shop math, and other functions necessary for the job.
  • Blueprint reading - interprets drawings.
  • Ability to lift equipment safely using cranes, know where disconnect switches are, perform daily crane inspections, load and unload trucks, and stage equipment.
  • Ability to drive a forklift safely, load and unload, refuel, and perform daily forklift inspections.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work from bills of material, purchasing lists, shipping documents and parts/ shop supplies.
  • Self-motivation to identify, analyze and independently work to find solutions to flow issues.
  • Ability to learn and understand critical processes and operations in assigned areas.
  • Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.
  • Must be courteous and work well with others.
  • Ability to work with a safety conscientious attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and disassemble various components.
  • Document daily activities.
  • Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and all related tasks to buildings, equipment, components, and subassemblies.
  • Perform clean up, removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips, etc.
  • Complete Maintenance Request Forms for items in work area in need of repair.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment, upholding a world-class standard of housekeeping.
  • Report any unsafe acts or area to members of management.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
  • Paid vacation
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 401K with a company match
  • Paid lunches
  • Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
  • Training
  • Tuition reimbursement program
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