Assembly (Gearbox Assembler)

Broadwind; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brad Foote Gearing, a division of Broadwind, is seeking a Speed Reducer Assembler to join our Pittsburgh, PA team on 1st shift. The role involves tearing down, repairing, and rebuilding speed reducers to exact customer specifications, with overtime as needed.

You will work under the Lead Assembler, bring your own tools, and contribute to high-precision assembly processes. Responsibilities include building subassemblies, following blueprints, testing, and ensuring quality with gauges and

Qualifications

• 19–24 months of experience in mechanical assembly, machine operation, or related work.
• Ability to learn and perform repairs from detailed assembly drawings.
• High manual dexterity for precise assembly tasks and tool use.
• Ability to work safely in a machine shop and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble speed reducers, inspect parts, and reassemble per drawings and specs.
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills, drills) for repair parts.
• Check parts with gauges and micrometers to ensure quality.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts safely.
• Follow SOPs and document required data during assembly.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Machine operation

Reading blueprints

Dexterity

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Brad Foote Gearing, a division of Broadwind, is seeking an Assembler to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a 1st shift position, with overtime as necessary. Come join our team!

Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Speed Reducer Assembler to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for tearing down, repairing, and rebuilding speed reducers to meet exact customer specifications. Operating under the guidance of the Lead Assembler, you will play a crucial part in the success of our team. Will provide their own tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build subassemblies using the cranes, press, and oven
• Responsible for assembling and matching various types of gearing
• Check the Route Sheet and blueprints for the operations and instructions
• Clean parts at the wash tank
• Assemble bearings with proper preload or end play
• Fabricate lube systems using hard pipe, tubing and hoses
• Run test enclosed drives using related measuring equipment
• Paint enclosed drives to customer specifications
• Safe operation of various types of fork lifts
• Record required data on the proper forms as needed during the assembly process
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience: 19 to 24 months of experience in mechanical assembly, machine operation, or related work.

· Technical Skills: The ability to learn and make general repairs utilizing mechanical principles, as well as the skill to accurately interpret detailed assembly drawings.

· Dexterity & Judgment: A high degree of manual dexterity for assembly tasks and considerable judgment in selecting and using materials, tools, and equipment.

· Safety & Physicality: Ability to perform moderate physical exertion using medium-sized hand tools inside a machine shop setting, utilizing ordinary care to prevent moderate accident hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Rebuild & Repair: Disassemble speed reducers, assist in inspecting components for defects, and reassemble, fit, align, and adjust units according to precise customer drawings and specifications.
• Machine Operation: Set up and operate all types of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and drill presses, to machine miscellaneous parts required for repairs.
• Quality Assurance: Check and measure your work using gauges, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments to ensure proper quality.
• Testing: Tests speed reducers for proper operation and completes appropriate quality documents.
• Material Handling: Safely operate overhead cranes and fork trucks to transfer and position parts to be assembled.
• Read, understand and explain the contents of his/her Standard Operating Procedure

Summary

Broadwind is a precision manufacturer of structures, equipment and components for critical applications across a number of industries. We offer a full package of benefits and rewards.

Brad Foote Gearing and Broadwind are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please check out our website to learn more at www.bwen.com.