Assembly Mechanical/ Fabricator

Whiting Corporation; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Working Arrangement

Job summary

Whiting Corporation in Illinois is seeking an Assembly Mechanical/Fabricator to assemble industrial machinery, align components, calibrate, and dismantle equipment in a factory setting. You’ll interpret mechanical drawings and read work orders to plan layout and assembly using hand tools, drills, and cranes.

Daily tasks include trimming and fitting components, tack welding, inspecting finished pieces, and using measuring devices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years reading mechanical and machine drawings.
• Ability to operate a forklift and read measuring tools.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and align parts per drawings using hand tools, drills, and cranes.
• Tack weld, drill, measure, and rig large structures; inspect finished pieces for dimensions and specs.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings; communicate with design engineers to assemble and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, assemblers, welders, and QC to validate designs and processes.
• Enter labor hours and job data in Epicor ERP; follow safety guidelines and wear PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Measuring with tape/ruler

Reading mechanical drawings

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Assembly Mechanical/Fabricator are responsible for the assembly, precision alignment, calibration, and dismantling of industrial machinery and equipment within a manufacturing plant environment. Tasks include assembling components, tack welding, drilling, measuring, and rigging of large structures. Interpretation of mechanical assembly and engineering drawings and reading work orders is required to plan the layout, alignment and assembly of components using hands, hand tools, bridge cranes or small machines to complete the manufacturing process.

Duties and responsibilities

• Use of hand tools and power tools to trim, cut and fit components into the final product assembly.
• Inspect finished pieces to verify dimensions, structural integrity, and conformity to specifications.
• Perform repairs and testing of products to meet required standards and specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and communicate verbally with design engineers to assemble and troubleshoot equipment and parts.
• Collaboration with a broader team, including engineers, assemblers, welders and quality control to validate product and process designs.
• Use of measurement devices such as a tape measure, rulers, and calipers to troubleshoot and perform critical measurements.
• Use of magnetic drill, grinder, saw, hand tools and air powered tools to modify, assemble & fasten components
• Tack welding to temporarily position components in preparation for final welding to be completed by certified welders.
• Safely operate fork trucks, overhead cranes and jibs.
• Utilize ERP system (Epicor) to enter labor hours and job start / completion transactions.
• Follow safety guidelines for safe operation of all equipment. Use company required PPE in the working environment (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in reading mechanical and machine drawings.
• Previous mechanical experience with the assembly of industrial equipment preferred.
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Prior industrial equipment installation and repair experience is preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must be able to read a measuring tape/ruler
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and working experience.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Working conditions

Assembly work is performed in a factory environment collaborating with cross-functional partners. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Some conditions require work from an elevated position (i.e. on a ladder, personal lift) and shop me have slight climate change.

Physical requirements

The physical requirements to safely perform the duties of this position include: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, crouching, good hand/eye coordination for material handling, gripping various hand tools, climbing up/down ladders, verbal communication, and listening to directions.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $28-$30 per hour based on experience, education, skills and qualifications.

Benefits

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Working Arrangement

We are committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status