Mechanical Assembler

Mazak Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Assembler to join the Assembly team in Florence, KY. The role involves installing mechanical and electrical components on Mazak machine tools and interpreting assembly drawings to ensure proper fit and function.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with hand/power tools, crane and forklift training is a plus. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with machine tools and basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; crane and forklift training a plus.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical and electrical components on Mazak machine tools.
• Assemble parts and sub-assemblies per drawings.
• Ensure parts are delivered to the assembly area.
• Align and fit sheet metal components and electrical parts.
• Inspect for welds, grinder marks, paint issues; report defects.
• Operate crane to lift heavy items and use forklift to move parts.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Read assembly drawings

Basic mechanical skills

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Safety awareness

Focus on completing tasks

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Crane training

Walk behind forklift training

Job description

Mazak Corporation is looking for a Mechanical Assembler to join the Assembly team. The Mechanical Assembler will install mechanical and electrical components on machine tools manufactured by Mazak.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Install a variety of parts and sub-assemblies onto machine tools as part of the manufacturing process
• Read and interpret assembly drawings for new machines and components
• Assure all parts required for complete assembly of machine are delivered to the assembly location
• Align, adjust and modify sheet metal components to assure proper fit onto the machine
• Install electrical components and parts needed for specific machines
• Visually inspect machines for appearance issues, notify lead/supervisor of bad welds, grinder marks, paint scrapes, etc.
• Operate crane to lift and install heavy items: examples: hydraulic pump assembly, transformers, etc.
• Use of walk behind forklift to transport parts
• Use a variety of hand tools, including drills, grinders, and air-powered tools, when installing parts and sub-assemblies
• Fill out necessary check sheet
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Assist in the training of new employees when needed

Education and Certification

• High school diploma required

Skills

• Previous work experience involving machine tools
• Basic mechanical skills
• Use of hand tools
• Use of power tools
• Crane training
• Walk behind forklift training
• Job required lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. three to four feet off the ground
• Full range of physical activities like kneeling, climbing, reaching, etc.
• Focus on safety and aware of surroundings
• Focus on completing tasks completely with no errors

EOE, including disability/vets

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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