Neugart USA Corp. is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented mechanical Assembly Worker to join our manufacturing and assembly operations in Charlotte, NC.
The Assembly Worker is responsible for the precise mechanical assembly and pre-assembly of Neugart gearboxes and related components. The position requires careful adherence to work instructions, assembly drawings, quality requirements, and safety procedures. Pay is $18–$24/hour , depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Previous gearbox assembly experience is not required. Training on our products, processes, tools, and work instructions will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical gearboxes and pre-assembly components according to work instructions, assembly drawings, and production requirements.
- Prepare and verify parts, components, tools, and materials required for assembly.
- Perform visual, functional, and basic quality inspections throughout the assembly process.
- Properly use and maintain hand tools, torque tools, measuring devices, assembly equipment, and workstations.
- Record completed work steps and production confirmations in the applicable company systems.
- Identify and report damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing components.
- Properly handle, store, label, and move production materials and completed products.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe assembly area.
- Support inventory, material-handling, corrective-action, and other production activities as needed.
- Follow all company quality, safety, and operating procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, automotive work, maintenance, or a similar hands‑on environment is beneficial but not required.
Skills & Abilities
- Basic mechanical understanding and interest in working with mechanical components.
- Ability to follow written work instructions, assembly drawings, and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work accurately on repetitive assembly tasks.
- Familiarity with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, or similar measuring devices is beneficial.
- Ability to understand metric measurements such as millimeters, grams, kilograms, and Newton meters.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems.
- Reliable, dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive manual assembly activities.
- Ability to handle small mechanical parts and components.
- Ability to understand metric measurements such as millimeters, grams, kilograms, and Newton‑meters.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle gearboxes and materials within established safe and ergonomic limits
What We Offer
- Pay: $18–$24/hour , depending on relevant experience and qualifications
- Full-time position with a 40-hour work week.
- Regular working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.
- Flexible working hours may be available, depending on operational requirements.
- 10 paid company holidays per year.
- 15 days of paid time off at the start of employment, including sick days, increasing to up to 25 days after five years of employment.
- Competitive health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- A respectful, team-oriented, and supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive training on Neugart products, assembly processes, tools, and quality requirements.