Mechanical Assembler

Powell • North Canton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembler builds and assembles mechanical components for switchgear and/or breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications. The role involves following standard work instructions, conducting in-process inspections, maintaining tools, and completing ship-preparation functions, including splitting gear. Assemblers promote a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing work area and report potential risks to product quality.

This is a safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment and, when required, respirators. Work may involve using ladders and working at heights, usually no higher than 20 feet, on elevated structures with appropriate lift and fall-protection equipment. Physical activities include continuous standing and walking, frequent use of hand and power tools, bending, reaching, working with arms above the shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds using proper techniques. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure, including converting fractions to decimals, decimals to fractions, and metric to imperial.
• Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of operating a desktop computer.
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and ascending or descending stairs and step ladders.
• Ability to bend, extend arms and hands in any direction, and frequently work with both arms above the shoulders and at full length.
• Ability to perform continuous standing and walking and frequent hand- and power-tool use.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and around other departments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respirators when required, use ladders, and work at heights with appropriate equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Prior ability or interest in building or repairing mechanical components.
• Ability to read and understand spec sheets and follow hardware-use requirements by specification.
• Basic knowledge of one-line and three-line drawings.
• Safety training certificates.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to demonstrate punctual delivery, focus, initiative, adaptability, integrity, ethical decision-making, thoroughness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Interest in finding more efficient ways to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components for switchgear and/or breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Maintain and properly use tools.
• Perform in-process inspections, follow standard work instructions, and identify potential risks to product quality.
• Perform ship-preparation functions, including splitting gear.
• Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
• Keep work areas clean and well organized.
• Follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
• Learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ISO requirements.

What This Job Offers

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