Industrial Assembler - must have strong mechanical experience

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is recruiting an Industrial Assembler for first shift in North Carolina. You will assemble large-scale industrial machinery, read schematics and drawings, and use hand tools to complete assemblies.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, attention to detail, and teamwork with an experienced crew. Ideal candidates have substantial manufacturing or mechanical experience, with preference for welding/fabrication backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with hands-on fabrication or assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic measuring devices.
• Must follow detailed instructions and maintain quality workmanship.
• Dependable, able to work in a team and adapt to priorities.
• Preferred: welding or fabrication shop experience; 7–10 years manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large industrial machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Use ratchets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and other hand tools.
• Follow assembly instructions and specifications.
• Inspect and QC work to ensure correct assembly.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and adjust as needed.
• Work on multiple projects as priorities change.
• Assist teammates and keep projects moving toward deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.

Skills

Mechanical background

Schematics reading

Hand tools

Quality workmanship

Team player

Troubleshooting

Assembly

Tools

Ratchets

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Assembler

Pay: $24-$25

Shift: 1st Shift

Eval to Hire

Experienced Mechanic, Fabricator, or Industrial Assembler? Put Your Skills to Work!

Are you someone who can look at a schematic, grab your tools, and figure out how the pieces go together?

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Assembler with a strong mechanical background to build large-scale industrial machinery for a growing company.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and building something from start to finish. If you've worked in a welding, fabrication, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or mechanical environment, your experience could be a great fit.

Why You'll Want This Job

• $24-$25/hour

• 1st Shift

• Hands-on mechanical work

• Work with large industrial machinery

• Use schematics and technical drawings

• Work with an experienced team

• Growing company with long-term opportunities

• Put your mechanical and fabrication experience to work

What You'll Be Doing

As an Industrial Assembler, you'll be putting together machinery. Some machines can take up to two weeks to complete, so attention to detail and pride in your work are important.

You’ll:

• Assemble large industrial machinery and equipment

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings

• Use ratchets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and other hand tools

• Follow assembly instructions and technical specifications

• Inspect and QC your work to ensure everything is assembled correctly

• Troubleshoot and identify assembly issues

• Work on multiple projects as priorities change

• Assist other team members when additional support is needed

• Help keep projects moving toward month-end deadlines

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation

What We're Looking For

This is a great fit for someone with significant manufacturing or mechanical experience.

Required:

• Strong mechanical background

• Ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings

• Comfortable using hand tools

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

• Dependable and team-oriented

• Takes pride in quality workmanship

Preferred:

• 7-10 years of manufacturing experience

• Previous experience in a welding or fabrication shop/environment

• Experience assembling industrial machinery or equipment

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical assembly issues

Who Could Be a Great Fit?

Your previous job title doesn't have to be "Assembler."

You may be a great fit if you've worked as a:

Industrial Mechanic, Mechanical Assembler, Welder, Fabricator, Maintenance Mechanic, Machine Builder, Millwright, Production Mechanic, Equipment Installer, Industrial Technician

If you have a strong mechanical background and enjoy working with your hands, we'd like to talk with you.