Mechanical Assembler

Keller Technology Corporation • Huntersville, NC

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About The Position

Keller Technology Corporation (KTC), a supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for its Charlotte location. The role involves assembling mechanical components and supporting the testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and machines to confirm proper operation and compliance with customer specifications. The assembler works with technicians, engineers, project managers, and other departments, and may assist with training new employees. The position also includes miscellaneous tasks such as cable and electromechanical assembly, shipping and receiving, and light fabrication or machining.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a mechanical technician in a related industry.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks, including fastening parts with hand and power tools, drilling and tapping holes, installing dowel pins, taking measurements with tape measures, dial indicators, calipers, and other gauges, installing pneumatic fittings and tubing, pipe fitting, and minor rework of parts.
• Beginner-level skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and Adobe Reader.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawings, part detail drawings, and pneumatic schematics.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international customer sites to support projects as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or other education.
• Previous machine-building experience.
• Experience setting up and operating metalworking machinery such as Bridgeport mills, bandsaws, grinder machines, and lathes.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components according to assembly drawings, work instructions, change orders, and other documentation using hand tools, power tools, and dimensional measuring tools.
• Complete project-specific documents, including checkout sheets and test documents, and follow project-specific work instructions.
• Assist in testing and troubleshooting subassemblies and machines to verify correct operation and conformance to customer specifications.
• Mount sensors, cameras, motors, and other electrical devices; install cables and route them to termination points.
• Work with technicians, engineers, project managers, and inter-departmental staff to resolve issues.
• Train and assist new employees as needed.
• Use safe work habits and maintain a clean and safe working area.
• Demonstrate good work ethics and cooperation with management and peers.
• Perform miscellaneous assigned duties, such as making cable assemblies and electromechanical assemblies, shipping and receiving, and light fabrication or machining.

What This Job Offers

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