Industrial Mechanical Assembler, Large Components

Peninsula Iron Works; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Iron Works in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced assembler to join our heavy equipment team. You will read tape measures, interpret blueprints, and assemble large components per schedule, under supervision.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in an Assembler I role, can operate overhead cranes and forklifts, value safety and teamwork, and follow detailed instructions with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret tape measures and blueprints accurately.
• Minimum of 1 year in Assembler I role in heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED and relevant trade coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, and join heavy mechanical components per specifications and schedule.
• Follow supervisor guidance while making independent decisions with instruction.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools plus precision measuring instruments to complete tasks correctly the first time.
• Deburr parts with a hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials in and out of the work area and assist with assembling large components.
• Perform minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision.
• Carry out essential checks and adjustments using the right processes and gauges.
• Record correct material transactions on shop routings and support the production process with accurate documentation.
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned, including basic welding, washing, primer application, and painting of components or assemblies.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint literacy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED; relevant trade coursework

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Is this you?

• Do you read tape measures confidently and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints with ease?
• Have you spent at least 1 year in an Assembler I role, ideally in heavy equipment manufacturing?
• Are you comfortable operating overhead cranes and forklifts to position large parts safely?
• Can you follow detailed written and verbal instructions, perform essential checks, and take corrective action?
• Do you value safety, teamwork, and accuracy in material transactions?

• Do you read tape measures confidently and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints with ease?
• Have you spent at least 1 year in an Assembler I role, ideally in heavy equipment manufacturing?
• Are you comfortable operating overhead cranes and forklifts to position large parts safely?
• Can you follow detailed written and verbal instructions, perform essential checks, and take corrective action?
• Do you value safety, teamwork, and accuracy in material transactions?

What you’ll handle

• Assemble, fit, and join heavy and large mechanical components per specifications and schedule.
• Work under the direction of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with the Team Leader, making sound independent decisions with minimal direct supervision given appropriate instructions.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools plus precision measuring instruments to complete tasks correctly the first time.
• Deburr parts with a hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials in and out of the work area and assist with assembling large components.
• Perform minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision.
• Carry out essential checks and adjustments using the right processes and gauges.
• Record correct material transactions on shop routings and support the production process with accurate documentation.
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned, including basic welding, washing, primer application, and painting of components or assemblies.

Essential contributions

• Accurately post material transactions for the production line.
• Perform key quality checks and take corrective action when needed.
• Use tools properly to make or repair parts and products.
• Collaborate with fellow line workers to assemble products.
• Follow all company and industry safety requirements.
• Work from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• Required: Knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Required: Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure and to read/understand job-related blueprints; strong blueprint literacy.
• Required: 1 year of Assembler I experience.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED; relevant trade school or college coursework.
• Preferred: Heavy equipment manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Preferred: Basic computer skills, including using a mouse and locating and opening/closing files.

How you operate

• Dependable, accurate, and efficient with time.
• Adaptable, open to change, and skilled at problem-solving.
• Able to work independently with reasonable training and instructions, and respectfully within a professional team.
• Communicates clearly, asks questions, and expresses needs.
• Follows detailed written and oral instructions thoroughly.
• Performs under production standards and deadlines.
• Accepts constructive criticism, makes adjustments, and willingly reworks incorrect tasks (your own or others').

Safety first

Always perform job functions in a manner consistent with plant safety standards and immediately report any problems to your Team Leader or Department Supervisor.