Mechanical Assembler

barrywehmiller; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Assembler to perform basic assembly operations on production units in a hands-on environment. You will read blueprints, prepare components, and assemble sections of machines to exacting specifications.

Responsibilities include using fixtures and tools to ensure tight tolerances, maintaining clean work areas, and adhering to safety procedures. Lifts and overtime may be required; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical assembly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and work orders to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Assist with or assemble basic sections of machines to customer specifications; attach unit to assembly, subassembly or frame using various hand and power tools.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly operations to exacting tolerances; position and align parts using fixtures, jigs and templates; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets.
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot face bolt holes in parts; file, lap and buff parts to fit; clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies.
• Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
• Assist with the detection of defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor.
• Attend team meetings; may provide input on quality, cost, or production issues.
• Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work frequent overtime; this is not a job that can be performed remotely.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Read blueprints

Assemble machine frames

Use measuring tools

Safety awareness

Team communication

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military, trade school or community college coursework in mechanical/electrical assembly

Job description

About Us:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, perform basic mechanical assembly operations on production units.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Read and interpret basic blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work orders to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions
• Assist with or assemble basic sections of machines to customer specifications; attach unit to assembly, subassembly or frame using various hand and power tools
• Perform basic mechanical assembly operations to exacting tolerances; position and align parts using fixtures, jigs and templates; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets.
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot face bolt holes in parts; file, lap and buff parts to fit; clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies
• Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
• Assist with the detection of defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor
• Attend team meetings; may provide input on quality, cost, or production issues
• Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work frequent overtime; this is not a job that can be performed remotely
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly and safe manner
• Other duties as assigned

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Military, trade school or community college coursework in mechanical/electrical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a high level of physical flexibility, strength, and stamina, including the ability to: see and assess drawings, photos, and written instructions; audibly hear verbal instructions and mechanical signals (forklifts, cranes, machine alarms, etc.); and speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to
• Have full range of body movement: head, neck, shoulders; lift arms overhead; work overhead; reach, lift, push/pull, walk, climb, kneel, bend; good dexterity and range of movement in fingers, hands and wrists
• Sit for at least three hours
• Stand on feet for at least three hours
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds
• Maintain confidence and balance while working on ladders up to 12 feet tall

EMPLOYEE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to provide an assortment of tools in a rollaway toolbox and steel-toed boots.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessment