Assembly & Test Technician - 2nd Shift

OILGEAR TOWLER SA; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) withem­pl

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer-paid life and disability

Hospital, critical illness, and事故 insu

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per yr

Job summary

Oilgear is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician for 2nd shift in Fremont, NE. The role involves assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting hydraulic components to engineering specs and production schedules.

Candidates should read and follow complex drawings, use precision tools, and maintain safety, quality, and productivity. Training on 1st shift is offered, then 3:00 PM–11:00 PM rotation after training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build & test with little or no assistance while meeting quality/production standards.
• Ability to use a variety of complex test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and gauging devices.
• Ability to perform inspection and testing and adhere to production and quality standards and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot quality, product, or production issues and provide resolutions.
• Requires a high degree of skill and assembling technique.
• Knowledge of basic design, mechanical principles, testing procedures, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components and systems to close tolerances and strict inspection requirements.
• Fit parts and sub-assemblies; perform alignment and secondary machining as needed.
• Work from complex assembly drawings and specifications; perform prescribed checks.
• Set up and operate test stand equipment with minimal supervision.
• Produce quality assemblies; identify and correct defects or malfunctions.
• Train lower-grade operators when needed; maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Test equipment usage

Inspection and testing

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Assembly & Test Technician - 2nd Shift

Technical Fremont, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1289

Assembly& Test Technician - 2nd Shift

Why Join Oilgear

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. Our employees play a critical role in our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Training period on 1st Shift (Typically 2 months)
• Regular assignment to 2nd Shift: (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) following successful completion of training

Summary:

The Assembly & Test Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting hydraulic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to independently perform assembly and testing operations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform diversified assembly and test operations to assemble intricate or large and expensive apparatus, machines or equipment to close tolerances and strict inspection requirements.
• Complete skilled fitting of parts, sub-assemblies, and related units.
• Complete aligning, adjusting and required secondary machining.
• Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
• Complete prescribed functional and dimensional checks.
• Set-up and operate without assistance test stand equipment.
• Produce quality assemblies and attain a working knowledge of possible defects or malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record, acceptable overall work record, and purchase the required tools for the classification.
• Train lower labor grade operators and operators with lesser experience as necessary.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in assigned work center.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervision or Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires demonstrated ability to build & test with little or no assistance, while adhering to quality and production standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of complex test equipment, precision measuring instruments and gauging devices.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform inspection and testing and adhere to production and quality standards and drawing specification of final and sub-assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot quality, product, or production issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Requires a high degree of skill and assembling technique.
• Experience and knowledge of basic design and mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics.
• High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
• Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional hospital, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Safety glasses reimbursement program
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year

Scope & Flexibility Statement

This job description outlines the general duties and requirements of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may change or be added based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Oilgear Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Applicants or employees requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources.

Employment Status Statement

Employment with The Oilgear Company is at-will. This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.