Mechanical Assembly Technician

Columbia Industries, LLC•Starkville, MS

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembling and testing electrical hydraulic assemblies according to Columbia specifications. This role involves installing electrical and electronic parts, reading blueprints and schematics, and repairing/reworking hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The technician will also be responsible for completing test documentation, cleaning components, inputting labor details into the EPICOR System, and operating material handling equipment. Safety and good housekeeping practices are essential. Additionally, the role includes leading commissioning, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment at customer locations. The position requires maintaining punctual attendance, working collaboratively in a team, displaying excellent communication skills, and taking direction from supervisors. Planning, scheduling, and coordinating technical and management aspects of projects, including client interaction and issue resolution, are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

5 + years of industry experience preferred.
Licensed Supervising or Limited Supervising Electrician that will allow you to work on low and high voltage (24-600 volts) and supervise and train others to perform the same job without supervision.
Elecro-hydraulic experience a plus.
PLC programming experience preferred.
Ability to test hydraulic and electrical panel designs in-house.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Some technical training and education preferred.
Required Licenses: Licensed Electrician for Oregon
Ability to read, write, analyze and effectively present information
Advanced mathematical concepts
Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and computer network systems; majority of work is based on computers
Ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, interpret and collect data.

Nice To Haves

5 + years of industry experience
Electro-hydraulic experience
PLC programming experience

Responsibilities

Assemble and test electrical hydraulic assemblies according to Columbia specifications.
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment.
Complete required test documentation including test reports, failed test reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
Clean up components after assembly according to specifications and verbal or written instructions.
Input labor details into EPICOR System (LTS) for cost tracking purposes.
Use material handling equipment such as fork-lift and cranes to move parts and components from one work or storage area to another as required.
Perform all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area.
Practice good housekeeping in work area.
Lead commissioning, inspections, troubleshoot and repair of equipment at customer location.
Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Respectfully take direction from supervisor or manager.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
Participate in Client/contractor meetings and resolving Client project issues.
Other duties as assigned.