Heavy Equipment Assembler

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Heavy Equipment Assembler, working with new equipment in a professional shop environment. Responsibilities include assembling heavy equipment, adhering to safety standards, and operating machinery. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity for growth in a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching

Paid vacation in first year

Employee discounts on hotels, airlines, automotive

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Familiarity with heavy machinery and equipment assembly.
• Capacity to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Understanding of construction and agricultural equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete assembly of heavy equipment using tools.
• Unpackage and install machine parts as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment

Ability to read and interpret machine manuals and schematics

Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems

Sufficient hand dexterity and strength

Ability to lift overhead 50 lbs

Ability to work outside in all reasonable weather conditions

Education

Current valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Air-powered tools

Job description

Overview:

Heavy Equipment Assembler

Are you looking to join a company where you'll work with new, top of the line heavy equipment?

Keen, a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company, is seeking Heavy Equipment Assembler at our equipment processing center in Sanford, NC.

See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero- emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

Starting pay is $18.00 an hour depending on experience.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Complete assembly of partially built heavy equipment using hand, electric, and air-powered tools
• Unpackage, install, and remove machine parts
• Drive and operate equipment including backing up, tilting or raising or lowering attachments or other machine movements to facilitate proper assembly
• Be able to work outside in all reasonable weather condition
• Read and interpret machine manuals and schematics for assembly purposes
• Adhere to OSHA standards and company safety regulations

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment , forklifts, overhead cranes
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals and schematics
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems for construction and agricultural equipment
• Sufficient hand dexterity and strength to operate a sledgehammer, power tools and withstand vibration of tools
• Ability to lift overhead 50 lbs and climb to/work at heights of up to 15 feet
• Ability to complete a full workday walking and/or standing in all reasonable weather conditions
• Steel-toed boots/shoes
• Currentvaliddriver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional shop/yard environment.Frequent exposure to the elements (such as dust, dirt, rain,) and chemicals (such as fumes and fluids) occur during operation of construction and agricultural equipment, cranes, forklifts, welding, painting, etc.

Why Join Keen?

Competitive pay & benefits!

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision - eligibility after 30 days of employment!
• Employee discounts within our network - hotels, airlines, and automotive
• Paid vacation in first year!
• 401k Matching
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

ABOUT US

Wallenius Wilhelmsenis an iconic shipping andlogisticscompany with premium end-to-end supply chain management.Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world.Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics.We are powered bynearly 8200people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices innearly 45countries.When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.

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