Hands-On Mechanical Assembler – Day Shift (Friday Half)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early day shift

Friday half‑day

Hands-on work

Competitive pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for a local company in the Waco area. This position offers a day shift with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for hands-on mechanical work assembling equipment.

You will read blueprints, assemble components, perform quality checks, and use drills, calipers, tape measures, and other hand tools while maintaining safety and organization at your workstation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and electrical components.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately read measurements.
• Basic computer navigation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Self‑motivated and dependable.
• Must possess your own tools.
• Must be able to successfully complete a ruler/measurement test, if required.
• Technical or vocational training/certification may be preferred or required depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate mechanical parts, components, and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, BOMs.
• Assemble mechanical components and finished equipment.
• Use hand and power tools including drills, screwdrivers, calipers, tape measures, and other assembly tools.
• Measure components and verify proper fit and placement.
• Perform quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Identify defects or issues and document accordingly.
• Rework or repair assembled equipment as needed.
• Work with components involving basic hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Maintain materials and inventory at your workstation.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical assembly

Quality checks

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Drills

Tape measures

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for a local company in the Waco area. This position offers a day shift with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for hands-on mechanical work assembling equipment.

You will read blueprints, assemble components, perform quality checks, and use drills, calipers, tape measures, and other hand tools while maintaining safety and organization at your workstation.