Installation/Assembly Technician

Schwarze Industries LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwarze Industries LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to join our assembly line. You will install subassemblies, position parts per diagrams, and use hand and power tools to complete structural assemblies of sweepers.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, lift 50–75 pounds, and operate forklifts and an overhead crane while following safety and quality guidelines. Owning tools is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Lift, push or pull 50–75 pounds alone; wear steel toe PPE.
• Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined with good eye/hand coordination.
• Know-how with calipers and measuring devices.
• Able to operate forklift and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Set up job by locating parts and identifying correct job numbers.
• Install hydraulic and electrical components.
• Fasten parts with bolts, screws, rivets, cotter pins and clips using hand tools.
• Bolt engine components to the truck body and set fan clearance.
• Assemble truck body and prep hopper formation.
• Operate drills, riveting machines or hydraulic crimping devices as needed.
• Distribute parts to correct locations and record work orders.
• May operate forklift and crane; assist with inventory corrections.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Measuring with caliper

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Caliper

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

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, Aff... 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

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