Mechancial Assembler II

Kirby Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Stevenson in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Assembler II to perform assembly, reworks and repairs on manufactured equipment. You will work under supervision on engines, drives and related components across heavy equipment lines.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 2–10 years of related experience; reading blueprints, using torque wrenches, calipers and precision measuring tools; lifting up to 50–65 lbs; strong safety mindset and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–10 years related assembly experience.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and uses precision measuring instruments.
• Proficient in basic hand and power tools; able to operate torque wrenches.
• Minimum 3 years heavy equipment assembly experience.
• Good standing with company policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, reworks and repairs on mechanical or electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Assemble components such as engines, drive trains, generators and related housings.
• Fitting, mounting, alignment and testing as part of the assembly process.
• Promote safety awareness and support quality/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand tools

Torque wrench

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrench

Calibration tools

MS Office/Work software

Job description

Overview

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Mechanical Assembler II at 10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095.

Responsible for performing standard assembly processes, reworks and repairs on manufactured equipment and products.

Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision, perform a variety of assembly operations associated with the manufacturing of products, small mechanical or electro-mechanical parts, or equipment housing or large equipment such as engines, engine and PTO drive trains, transmissions, diesel and natural gas generators, control equipment, covers/cowlings, related connecting lines, etc.
• Assembly process may include fitting, mounting, alignment, adjusting, and operational testing and other duties.
• Promotes and contributes safety awareness.
• Promotes and takes an active part in quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspects production equipment, and performs minor repairs.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and two to ten years related experience.

• Working under moderate to limited supervision, performs a variety of assembly operations associated with the manufacturing of products, small mechanical or electro-mechanical parts, or equipment housing or large equipment such as engines, engine and PTO drive trains, transmissions, diesel and natural gas generators, control equipment, covers/cowlings, related connecting lines, etc.
• Assembly process may include fitting, mounting, alignment, adjusting, and operational testing and other duties.
• Promotes and contributes safety awareness.
• Promotes and takes an active part in quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspects production equipment, and performs minor repairs.
• Must be proficient in basic hand and power tools
• Proficient understanding of calibration tools. (Torque Wrench)
• Min of 3 years of heavy equipment assembly
• Employees must be able to read blueprints, and drawings as well as be knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Tasks include performing manufacturing math calculations, and use of specialized lifting equipment.
• Basic knowledge of fluid power schematics and associated symbols.
• Good understanding of S&S Manufacturing quality policy and standards
• General understanding of MS computer programs. (Work, Email,PDM)
• Good standing with company policies

Physical Activities & Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting,
• carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impacttools.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off of the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.