Assembly/Machine Building Technician

Ethos; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Short/Long term disability

Training & development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an Assembly/Machine Building Technician to construct made-to-order machines from drawings and specs. You will read blueprints, work from sketches, and follow verbal instructions to build a machine from start to finish in a low-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year manufacturing or mechanical experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with hydraulic components and 12V wiring. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year manufacturing or mechanical work experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment experience.
• Forklift experience is a plus or trainable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/custom-build machines per drawings and specifications.
• Work from prints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Maintain attention to detail and safe work habits.
• Build machines from start to finish in a low-volume environment.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Hydraulic knowledge

12V wiring basics

Hand tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Electrical hand tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Assembly/Machine Building Technician-1st Shift Position with Excellent Benefits Package/Competitive Compensation and more!

The Assembly/Machine Building Technician will be responsible for building custom, made-to-order machines per drawing specifications.

Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude with experience in building or mechanical repair of industrial/heavy equipment.

Be able to work from prints, sketches, or verbal instructions.

A strong attention to detail is required.

To be safe in all operations of the job. To keep the work area clean and organized.

This is a low-volume work environment where you will build a machine from start to finish.

Must have a High School Degree

1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or mechanical work experience.

High mechanical aptitude.

Any experience working on machines, cars or any type of mechanic background is a plus.

Ability to read blueprints.

An understanding of hydraulic components and functionality.

A basic understanding of 12V wiring.

Ability to use wrenches, air tools, overhead cranes, steel handling and frequent lifting required.

Forklift experience or ability to train on operation of.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development