Heavy Equipment Mechanical Assembler – 1st Shift

Kress Corporation; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance including Presc

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation is seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler - 1st shift to support the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries in Illinois.

You will assemble components per blueprints, work with hydraulic and electrical systems, and troubleshoot to ensure reliable performance. A high school diploma and 2+ years of heavy equipment assembly experience are preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years experience in heavy equipment assembly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Previous heavy machinery experience strongly desired.
• Fluency with various hand tools; prior mechanic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies per provided blueprints.
• Assemble components used in heavy equipment per prints and assembly instructions.
• Experienced assemblers commission and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• All Kress employees contribute to a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Heavy equipment assembly

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools usage

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

Kress Corporation is seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler - 1st shift to support the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries in Illinois.

You will assemble components per blueprints, work with hydraulic and electrical systems, and troubleshoot to ensure reliable performance. A high school diploma and 2+ years of heavy equipment assembly experience are preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.