Assembly Mechanic

GCC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

GCC is seeking Assembly Mechanics in Charlotte, NC to assemble, test and service mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical or electrical components across multiple shops. You will read drawings, manage workflow to meet dates, and perform basic welding, painting, and testing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, journeyman training or equivalent experience, and preferred Fluid Power certification. GCC emphasizes safety and quality within an ISO 9001 framework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred journeyman training.
• Journeyman/apprenticeship or combination of technical education and experience preferred.
• Fluid Power Society Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and service mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical or electrical components
• Read and follow engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and specs
• Manage workflow to meet customer-required dates
• Perform basic welding, torch work, grinding, painting, etc.
• Maintain records (assembly routers, quality checks, testing, etc.)
• Control and secure assets (inventory, tools, consumables)
• Fabricate/install high-pressure tubing with standard fittings
• Maintain shop safety and cleanliness
• Repair equipment like test stands, saws, paint booth; perform preventive maintenance
• Disassemble machinery and replace broken parts
• Dismantle/test equipment to locate defects
• Use measuring tools to verify tolerances and specs
• Understand imperial and metric measuring systems
• Support ISO 9001 continuous improvement and quality objectives

Skills

Read schematics

Assemble components

Troubleshooting circuits

Hydraulic components

Mechanical testing

Measuring instruments

OSHA safety procedures

Impairing imperial/metric

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman/Apprenticeship certificate

Fluid Power Certification (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Spray booth painting

Job description

Assembly Mechanics are assigned to one of the following areas:

• Pneumatic Shop
• Hydraulic Shop
• Hose Shop
• Power Unit Shop
• Strut Shop

Specific responsibilities:

• Assemble, test and service customized mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical/hydraulic or electrical components
• Read and follow engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and technical specifications
• Manage workflow to maintain accordance with customer-required dates
• Perform general mechanical tasks, including basic welding, torch, grinding, painting, etc
• Maintain records as required (assembly routers, quality, dimensional checks, testing, etc.)
• Properly control, store, maintain, and secure assets (inventory, tools, machinery consumables, etc.)
• Fabricate and install high-pressure tubing using standard fittings
• Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the shop area
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment within the establishment such as test stands, saws, and paint booth
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems
• Disassemble machinery and repair or replace broken parts
• Dismantle, test, and analyze malfunctioning equipment, hand tools, and power tools to locate defects
• Clean and lubricate parts
• Monitor the functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards/problems and the potential need for adjustments, repairs, or replacement
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Training

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or combination of technical education and experience preferred
• Fluid Power Society Certification for mechanic or technician preferred

Experience:

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Welding and spray booth painting experience (Military specifications and/or ABS standards preferred)
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of electrical processes and procedures
• Assembling, testing, and servicing hydraulic components
• Ability to implement mechanical knowledge and skills
• Ability to read, write, and use general math applications in order to read schematics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical circuits
• Ability to read, interpret and follow mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic control systems schematics/blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments (i.e. torque wrenches, calipers, squares, scales, pressure and torque gauges, vibration sensing devices, temperature indicators, and measuring tape) to ensure components/systems are within required tolerance and specifications
• Full understanding of imperial and metric measuring systems
• Knowledge of PLCs (for trouble shooting and diagnostics) preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and policies preferred

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit GCC offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal