Hands-On Mechanical Assembler | Safe & Growth-Focused

SMS group; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401K with company match

Paid lunches

Paid uniforms, PPE

Training

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a mechanically skilled candidate to perform hands-on maintenance and assembly tasks in a manufacturing setting. You will document daily activities and uphold high housekeeping standards across work areas.

The role requires operating cranes and forklifts, reading blueprints, basic computer use, and collaborating with the team to identify flow issues and improve processes. Safety-minded with strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have good mechanical skills and the ability to work hands-on daily.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical tools used in shop and field.
• Basic math and shop math familiarity; ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with cranes and forklift operations; daily inspections.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Safe work practices and teamwork oriented behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble various components.
• Document daily activities and maintain records.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and related housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and report unsafe acts.
• Complete maintenance request forms and coordinate with team.
• Operate cranes and forklifts safely; conduct inspections as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Tools proficiency

Mathematics

Blueprint reading

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Documentation

Self-motivation

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

Job description

SMS group is seeking a mechanically skilled candidate to perform hands-on maintenance and assembly tasks in a manufacturing setting. You will document daily activities and uphold high housekeeping standards across work areas.

The role requires operating cranes and forklifts, reading blueprints, basic computer use, and collaborating with the team to identify flow issues and improve processes. Safety-minded with strong work ethic is essential.