Installation/Assembly Technician

alamogroupexternal; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwarze Industries (member of the Alamo Group Inc.) in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mechanical Assembler to install subassemblies and form structural assemblies for sweepers. The role involves locating parts, following manuals, and using hand/power tools on the assembly line.

You will install hydraulic/electrical components, fasten parts, and prepare engine blocks with torque wrenches. Lifting 50–75 lbs, operating forklifts/cranes, and accurate record-keeping are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 -- 75 pounds alone. Able to wear appropriate PPE incl. steel toe shoes.
• Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and good eye/hand coordination.
• Knowledge and skill in use of caliper and other measuring devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays as required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use both powered and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Installs subassemblies into Schwarze product to form structural assemblies of sweepers on the assembly line.
• Sets up job by locating parts and correct job numbers.
• Installs hydraulic and electrical components.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, clips, rivets or other fasteners using hand tools and portable pneumatic tools.
• Operates drills, riveting machines or hydraulic crimping machines to assist assembly.
• Identifies and distributes parts to proper location.
• May operate forklift and crane/hoist.
• Records work order information and inventory transactions accurately.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Eye/hand coordination

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Overtime availability

PPE use

Tools

Caliper

Measuring devices

Forklift

Overhead crane

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Schwarze Industries (member of the Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Mechanical Assembler at its Huntsville, AL facility.

Must be able to purchase own tools

FUNCTION/POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under immediate supervision, installs subassemblies into Schwarze product to form structural assemblies of sweepers, partially or completely, for the assembly line. Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or by following manuals and diagrams. Uses hand tools, power wrenches, gauges, and power tools, to perform operations on the assembly line

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Sets up job by locating parts and correct job numbers.

Installs hydraulic and electrical components.

Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, spaced clips, rivets, cotter pins or other fasteners using hand tools and portable power pneumatic tools (i.e. impact wrench).

Positions and bolts engine block components to truck body using wrenches hammer and power hoist.

Assembles truck body of unit and preps hopper.

Bolt subassemblies, power module, fan housing, set fan clearance to engine, using torque wrench and other hand tools.

May remove small quantities of metal with hand files and pneumatic tools to produce close fit between parts.

May operate drills or riveting machines or hydraulic crimping machine to assist in assembly operation.

Identify and distribute parts to proper location.

May operate forklift and crane/hoist.

Required to accurately record work order information and inventory transactions. Assist with inventory corrections as needed.

NOTE:

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees so classified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read blueprints.

Ability to lift, push or pull 50 -- 75 pounds alone. Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes.

Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and good eye/hand coordination.

Knowledge and skill in use of caliper and other measuring devices.

Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Problems solving and troubleshooting skills required.

Good communications skills, both verbal and written.

Able to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Knowledge of and ability to use both powered and hand tools.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affintive Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.