Mechanical Assembler

Hydraulic Controls, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. in Modesto, California is seeking a skilled assembly technician to perform various assembly operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with some related experience, and strong attention to detail.

The role involves assembling wire harness products, ensuring quality standards, and participating in production improvements. Candidates should possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
• Assemble, modify, and rework production components.
• Participate in production runs of new products.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years related experience

Tools

Power screwdriver

Solder iron

Heat gun

Crimpers

Job description

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a premier fluid power distributor with territories throughout the Western United States. Our Employee-Owners, along with our quality suppliers, have built our 50-year-strong reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service and local inventory. MCDS is a manufacturing division of HCI that provides engineered solutions for mobile machine control.

Summary

Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning operations to produce quality wire harness products in a timely manner; performs operations from work instructions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
• Meets productivity, quality and accuracy standards at all times.
• Assembles, modifies, reworks, and/or reassembles production components utilizing drawings, pick tickets, process documentation, and/or verbal instructions.
• Prepares and utilizes basic hand tools and machines including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, solder iron, clamp machine, heat gun, vise, solder pot, crimpers, pinning machine, and automatic wire strippers.
• Cleans parts prior to production use as required.
• Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence or by wire label.
• Participates in first time production runs of new products.
• Supports inventory accuracy by following established material procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of industry, machinery, and techniques.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and considerations.
• Assists with creation of work instructions and bills of material as requested.
• Completes all required paperwork.
• Performs clean-up, material organization, and tool inventory activities.
• Pe rforms other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or at least three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years related experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions

Competencies

• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Training

• Assembly Lead provides verbal instructions and hands on training using all power and hand tools.
• Assembly instructions are provided to guide through assembly processes.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples: nearby equipment with engine running)
• Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures as production area is ventilated but not climate-controlled and can be hot or cold depending on outside weather conditions

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.