Mechanical Assembler

VIVA; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc in Claremore, OK, is seeking a materials staging and general assembly support role in a manufacturing environment. In this position you will stage materials, prepare components, and assist assemblers to ensure parts are ready for final assembly.

Candidates with mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools are highly preferred. The role requires lifting and moving production materials, overtime availability, and a safety-focused approach to daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Experience with material staging in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Willingness to lift and move materials safely and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Stage materials and components for downhole pump assembly.
• Retrieve parts from inventory baskets and organize them for production.
• Set up materials on assembly rails and prepare components for final assembly.
• Utilize hand tools and basic material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Operate pallet jacks and electric pallet jacks as needed.
• Assist production teams in maintaining workflow and meeting production goals.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Overhead cranes

Job description

Summary

Supports the assembly of downhole pump systems in a manufacturing environment. This position focuses on staging materials, preparing components, and assisting assemblers by ensuring all necessary parts are ready for final assembly. Candidates with mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage materials and components for downhole pump assembly.
• Retrieve parts from inventory baskets and organize them for production.
• Set up materials on assembly rails and prepare components for final assembly.
• Utilize hand tools and basic material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Operate pallet jacks and electric pallet jacks as needed.
• Assist production teams in maintaining workflow and meeting production goals.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Expected Role Challenges

• Maintaining production pace while ensuring quality.
• Learning and handling multiple pump components and assembly processes.
• Working overtime and adapting to changing production demands.

Required:

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle production materials safely.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse operations, maintenance, or mechanical trades.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, or overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Reliability and attendance consistency.
• Safety-focused mindset.

Soft Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

Tools or Software

• Hand tools

Education

• High Schook Diploma or GED

Notes:

First Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status