Mechanical Assembler

Gilder Search Group; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & development

Travel opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

StaffBuffalo in Tonawanda, NY is hiring a Mechanical Assembler to build custom machinery from engineering drawings and schematics, using mechanical and electrical knowledge to ensure high-quality equipment and successful installations at customer sites.

This onsite role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, Lean and Six Sigma principles, continuous improvement, and collaboration with engineers, machinists, and technicians. Some travel is required for installations and training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED; trade school or technical training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Travel ability for customer installations and training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build custom machinery according to engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Assist with installation and setup at customer locations, with travel as required.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, technicians and other team members to complete projects on schedule.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assembly issues and identify practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly methods, workflows, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school/technical training preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Assembler

Do you enjoy building complex machinery, working from blueprints and schematics, and seeing a project come together from individual components into a finished system? StaffBuffalo is partnering with an established advanced manufacturing and engineering organization in Tonawanda, NY to hire a Mechanical Assembler, offering $23.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical or electromechanical professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys solving problems, and wants to build sophisticated custom equipment used across a variety of technical industries.

As the Mechanical Assembler, you will work alongside a skilled manufacturing team to assemble custom machinery according to engineering drawings, prints, specifications, and schematics. You'll use your mechanical and electrical knowledge to help build high-quality equipment, troubleshoot assembly challenges, contribute ideas for improving processes, and support machine installations at customer locations. Rather than performing repetitive production assembly, you'll have the opportunity to work with customized equipment and projects that require technical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving.

The ideal Mechanical Assembler is someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys collaborating with others, and wants to continue developing their technical abilities. You'll join an environment that values continuous improvement, Lean and Six Sigma principles, safety, quality, and professional development. Company-sponsored training is available, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to continue learning and growing within advanced manufacturing.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Tonawanda, NY, with some travel required for customer equipment installations and company-sponsored training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build custom machinery according to engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and established quality requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics throughout the machine-building process.
• Assist with the installation and setup of completed machinery at customer locations, including occasional travel as required.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, technicians, and other manufacturing team members to complete projects accurately and on schedule.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assembly issues and identify practical solutions to support successful machine builds.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing assembly methods, workflows, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma activities, while following established safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade school, technical training, or additional education preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience within a manufacturing, machinery, automation, industrial equipment, or similar environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic math and computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.
• Organized, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for customer installations and company-sponsored training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $23.00–$30.00/hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Company-sponsored training and professional development
• Opportunities to expand mechanical and electrical technical skills
• Exposure to sophisticated custom machinery and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, quality-focused manufacturing environment

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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