Machine Shop Assembler

SPX Technologies; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Competitive health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies, located in Michigan City, Indiana, is seeking an Assembler responsible for machining, assembling, testing, and packaging boiler parts. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to work in a demanding manufacturing environment, and should be capable of lifting 50-75 lbs.

The position offers benefits such as competitive health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join a team that values diversity and supports employee growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs
• Ability to work in a demanding manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing and melting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Machine and assemble cast iron and other parts for boilers.
• Operate forklift trucks for material handling.
• Perform quality and safety checks on boilers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Material Handling

Machining

Assembly

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Spray Guns

Automatic drill/tap machines

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain® branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Assembler, you will be responsible for machining, assembling, painting, testing, finishing, and crating boiler parts, sub‑assemblies, and packaging boilers. This role requires operating automatic drill/tap machines, forklift trucks, presses, jigs, fixtures, spray guns, and various air and hand tools. You will also perform quality and safety checks, install and troubleshoot burners, prepare materials, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Preparation
• Obtain proper tooling and materials and set up for machining, painting, and sub‑assembly of various boiler parts.
• Get assembly materials from the Stock Room and pre‑stage area and put materials away as needed.
• Operate forklift trucks to move materials and support assembly operations.
• Set up equipment and work areas for operating automatic drill/tap machines.
• Assembly, Machining & Finishing
• Machine and/or assemble cast iron, purchased parts, glass, insulation, and refractory materials to make sub‑assembled accessory parts for boilers.
• Spray paint various castings, parts, and sub-assemblies.
• Erect and hydrostatically test cast iron boiler blocks.
• Assemble, test, finish, and crate packaged boilers.
• Install refractory to burner mounting plates.
• Testing, Quality & Work Area Support
• Install and troubleshoot gas or oil burners onto boilers.
• Re-assemble, complete water and fire testing, crate, and label boilers for shipment.
• Perform necessary quality and safety checks for boilers using Performance Check Sheets.
• Clean work areas and support housekeeping duties, including running the cardboard baler, hauling compacted bales, and operating the power sweeper.
• Perform all duties required by management.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to compute calculations for materials
• Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing and melting experience (Preferred)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs
• Must be able to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods, as required by the job.
• Requires the use of appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) due to potential hazards associated with machinery or chemicals.
• The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

How We Live Our Culture…

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads.

What benefits do we offer?

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting after 60 days of service
• Competitive pay scale progression with step increases
• Educational assistance, apprenticeship programs, and health club reimbursement

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion…

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.