Disassembler 2162

Yates Industries, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Industries, Inc. in Decatur, AL seeks a Disassembler 2162 to teardown and inspect hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, prepare components for repair, and support remanufacturing operations.

The role requires reading blueprints, using micrometers and calipers, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work 40 hours weekly, and collaborate with assembly, machining, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring tools.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform shift work.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders per instructions.
• Safely remove rods, pistons, seals and components with proper tools.
• Clean, organize, and prep parts for inspection and reassembly.
• Inspect components for wear and defects and report findings.
• Maintain accurate records of disassembly work.
• Collaborate with assembly, machining, and quality teams.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and workplace organization.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Read tape measure & calipers

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Position Overview: Disassembler 2162

The

• Essential Duties: **(Additional duties may be assigned as required.)
• Disassemble hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders according to work instructions, diagrams, and specifications.
• Safely remove rods, pistons, seals, and other components using proper tools and techniques.
• Clean, organize, and prepare parts for inspection, repair, or reassembly.
• Clearly mark all cylinder components with appropriate and relevant job number.
• Inspect cylinder components for wear, damage, or defects and report findings to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Identify parts that can be reused, repaired, or replaced.
• Maintain accurate records of disassembly work performed.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with assembly, machining, and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality.

Position Overview: Disassembler 2162

The Disassembler is responsible for the teardown and inspection of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders to support repair, maintenance, and remanufacturing operations. This position involves safely disassembling cylinders, cleaning and evaluating components, and identifying parts that require replacement or rework. The Disassembler works closely with the assembly, machining, and quality teams to ensure components are properly prepared for the next stage of the process. Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety and quality standards are critical to success in this role.

• Essential Duties: **(Additional duties may be assigned as required.)
• Disassemble hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders according to work instructions, diagrams, and specifications.
• Safely remove rods, pistons, seals, and other components using proper tools and techniques.
• Clean, organize, and prepare parts for inspection, repair, or reassembly.
• Clearly mark all cylinder components with appropriate and relevant job number.
• Inspect cylinder components for wear, damage, or defects and report findings to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Identify parts that can be reused, repaired, or replaced.
• Maintain accurate records of disassembly work performed.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with assembly, machining, and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Able to prioritize jobs.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Mechanical background
• Ability to read basic blueprints.
• Able to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Prior heavy assembly experience a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment

• Micrometers
• Calipers

Knowledge, Skills, And Other Abilities

• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read tape measures.

Physical 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 stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

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 required to wear safety glasses and hard sole/close toed shoes with a low heel when walking through the manufacturing shop and/or repair shop whether as part of performing their job or just passing through. In addition, long hair must be tied back when around hazards of flame, machinery, or equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Hydraulics Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Crane Operation