Assembly Technician

Springs Fabrication LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Fabrication LLC is seeking a skilled assembler for large-scale mechanical assembly in Colorado Springs. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint-reading ability, and experience with a variety of basic tools.

You will work under supervision, with opportunities to advance in rigging and machining tasks. Responsibilities include planning assembly steps, interpreting plans, and guiding junior team members while maintaining safety and efficiency in a loud fabrication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with basic tools.
• Experience operating a forklift and man-lift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to complex mechanical, large-scale assembly tasks.
• Assemble projects per plans and guidance from Assembly Team Lead or Production Manager.
• Plan and determine methods and sequences of operations, including material selection.
• Provide direction to assistants when needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Rigging knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (mechanical eng or related)

Technical certification

Tools

Mill

Lathe

Welder

Job description

SUMMARY:Perform simple to complex, mechanical large-scale assembly for a variety of fabricated products. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude.Key Responsibilities:- Perform simple to complex mechanical, large-scale assembly tasks .- Assemble projects according to established plans, executing medium to complex heavy assembly tasks under the guidance of the Assembly Team Lead or Production Manager.- Independently plan and determine the method and sequence of operations, including the selection of materials to be used.- Provide direction to assistants or less experienced team members when needed.- Utilize a high level of mechanical knowledge to read and interpret blueprints accurately.- Operate a variety of basic tools, fork-lifts, and man-lifts, ensuring safety and efficiency.- Engage in heavy lifting and work on man-lifts at heights of 20+ ft.- Apply knowledge of rigging and pipe-fitting, with a basic understanding of machining and fabricating, including operating a mill, lathe, and welder.- Work self-directed, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.- Utilize electrical knowledge to enhance assembly processes, if applicable.Required Education:- High school diploma, GED or equivalentPreferred Education:- Technical certification or associate degree in mechanical engineering or a related fieldRequired Experience:- High level of mechanical knowledge- Ability to read and interpret blueprints- Proficiency in using a variety of basic tools- Experience operating a fork-lift and man-liftPreferred Experience:- Knowledge of rigging- Familiarity with pipe-fitting- Basic knowledge of machining and fabricating, such as operating a mill, lathe, or welder- Electrical knowledgePHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.