Mechanical Assembler

Barry-Wehmiller•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Mechanical Assembler performs basic mechanical assembly operations on production units. The role includes assembling machine sections to customer specifications, working with mechanical components, and using tools and measuring instruments to produce assemblies that meet close tolerances. The position is performed at the worksite and cannot be performed remotely. Regular and predictable attendance on the assigned shift or work schedule is required, as is the ability to work frequent overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders.
Ability to perform basic mechanical assembly and work to exacting tolerances.
Ability to regularly attend the worksite and assigned shift or work schedule, and to work frequent overtime.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with team members.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly and maintaining balance while working on ladders up to 12 feet.
Ability to provide an assortment of tools in a rollaway toolbox and steel-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

Military, trade school, or community college coursework in mechanical or electrical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret basic blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders to determine material requirements and assembly instructions.
Assist with or assemble basic machine sections to customer specifications; attach units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames using hand and power tools.
Perform mechanical assembly operations to exacting tolerances, positioning and aligning parts with fixtures, jigs, and templates; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets.
Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes; file, lap, and buff parts to fit; clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies.
Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, and meet requirements for square, concentricity, and parallelism.
Assist in detecting defective material, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties and report them to a supervisor.
Attend team meetings and provide input on quality, cost, or production issues as appropriate.
Communicate and interact regularly and effectively with other team members.
Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.