Mechanical Assembler

Pro Resources Inc.; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Resources Inc. client seeks a hands-on mechanical assembler to build large industrial machines from blueprints. You must bring your own tools and read blueprints and assembly drawings.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM with possible OT; pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour depending on experience. Duties include assembling equipment with personal tools, installing and aligning metal components, reading a tape measure, lifting up to 80 lbs, and operating a forklift as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints/assembly drawings with minimal guidance.
• Be able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Have basic math and tool-handling skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs repeatedly.
• Forklift experience is a plus and welding/electrical skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large industrial equipment using personal hand tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Install, fit, and secure metal components.
• Perform fastening, aligning, and adjustment tasks.
• Troubleshoot basic fit and assembly issues.
• Lift up to 80 lbs repeatedly and operate a forklift as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Read tape measure

Basic math

Hand tools knowledge

Lift 80 lbs

Teamwork

Machinery knowledge

MIG welding

Electrical knowledge

Forklift experience

Tools

Ball peen hammer

Mini sledge hammer

Tape measure

Screwdrivers set

Wrench set

Socket set

Combination square

Allen wrench set

Weld hood

Welpers

Job description

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Possible OT as needed)
• Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Duties

Our client is a manufacturer of large industrial machines designed to break down wooden pallets. We're looking for a hands-on mechanical assembler who brings real mechanical skill, and their own tools, to build these machines from the ground up using blueprints and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities include:

• Assemble large industrial equipment using your own hand tools
• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings with minimal guidance
• Install, fit, and secure metal and steel components
• Perform mechanical assembly work including fastening, aligning, and adjusting parts
• Troubleshoot basic fit and assembly issues during the build process
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 80 lbs. repeatedly throughout the workday
• Operate a forklift as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

They need people with a mechanical background who can read a tape measure properly. Experience in any of the following areas is valued:

• Welding
• Painting
• Electrical
• Framing
• DOT / CDL

Additional requirements:

• Proven mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly or equipment-building experience required
• Must have your own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, etc.) — see attached tool list
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings required
• Must be able to read a tape measure properly
• Need to be able to lift 80 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Electrical or welding experience is a plus and may lead to cross-training opportunities
• Willing to train candidates coming out of welding school — must be willing to learn and open to doing things a new way
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Tools Required

Candidates must supply their own tools:

• Tool box or cart
• Ball peen or mini sledge hammer
• Tape measure “Name brand”
• Set of screwdrivers
• Wrench set Metric and Standard
• Socket set Metric and Standard
• Combination square
• Allen wrench set Metric and Standard
• Weld hood (for welders)
• Welpers (for welders)

Skills Required

Must have:

• Able to read a tape measure properly
• Basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and how to use them
• Lift 80 lbs
• Be able to work alone or on a team
• Knowledge of machinery (lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw, torch, plasma cutter)
• Welding (MIG welding not machine or robot welding)
• Electrical knowledge (Single phase, 3 phase, machine control voltage)