Machine Builder/Assembler

Surface Combustion, Inc.; Waterville Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program and Discounts

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Surface Combustion, Inc. in Waterville, Ohio is seeking a skilled technician to join our field and assembly team. You will work with hand and power tools to fabricate and install rugged thermal processing systems built to customer specs.

The role emphasizes reading electrical, piping, and mechanical prints, plus welding, plumbing, wiring, and basic electrical tasks. You will operate overhead cranes and forklifts and may lead field installations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Read electrical, piping and mechanical prints.
• Welding, plumbing / pipefitting, electrical wiring.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Read drawings and instructions, sketches, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Master the use of hand and power tools.
• Read electrical, piping, and mechanical prints and layouts.
• Fabricate and assemble products using drawings and sketches.
• Set up and align furnace drive systems; mount components.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts to move equipment.
• Perform jobsite installations as part of a field team and as a team leader.
• Assist in training less skilled mechanics as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading blueprints

Welding

Piping / pipefitting

Electrical wiring

Machinery maintenance

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Team leadership

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Job description

Surface Combustion is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing of rugged and reliable thermal processing systems. These are custom systems, assembled by hand in Waterville, Ohio. Although the position is not typical maintenance position, those working in the maintenance or custom machine assembly fields are encouraged to apply. Our equipment is assembled by hand based on the specific needs of the customer. There are no assembly lines or robotics in this process.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Master the use of hand and power tools
• Work may require extensive periods of standing, bending, stretching, lifting, and reaching.
• Be proficient in wielding processes; read electrical prints & layouts, read piping prints (two-lined & isometric); read mechanical prints; read and understand suppliers’ instructions
• Employees uses initiative in conducting recurring assignments to fabricate and assemble products by using drawings, sketches, and verbal direction
• Must be proficient in some forms of process and tack wielding; basic electrical skills including lay out and mount conduit and pull & terminate wire; lay out, cut &thread, and mount piping systems; set and align motors, pumps, other mechanical components etc.; lay out, set, level & align furnace drive systems.
• Employees will be required to use overhead cranes and fork trucks to set up and/or move equipment. Will assist in loading and unloading equipment
• Perform jobsite installations as part of a field team and as a team leader
• Assist in the training of less skilled or less experienced mechanics as directed by plant management
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Desired Skills / All Not Required

• Able to accurately read a tape measure
• Operate hand tools
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints
• Welding
• Plumbing / Pipefitting
• Electrical / Wiring
• Masonry
• Metal Fabrication
  
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Machine Maintenance
  
• Painting

About Us

Our company is a leading engineering company. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of our clients and drive the industry forward.

For over 100 years, Surface Combustion has been the leader in industrial heat treatment solutions. From our signature Allcase® Batch Integral Quench Furnace to tried and proven vacuum furnace options and customized engineered products, we are your source for all heat treat and thermal processing needs.

We work with all industries including agricultural, automotive, biomass, oil & gas, and powder metals and so many more. We are also an excellent resource for rebuild and retrofit services as well as maintenance and operation. Whatever your industry, whatever your precision heat treat needs, and whatever your volume, Surface is your source.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time
• 401(k) with matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)
• Optional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children)
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program and Discounts
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement