Mechanical Assembler

SMS group USA; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage after 1

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401K with company match

Paid lunches

PPE provided

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a hands-on Mechanic to support our industrial equipment operation in Mokena, IL. You will assemble and disassemble components, document daily activities, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting quality standards.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, experience with cranes and forklifts, and the ability to read blueprints. We offer competitive pay, benefits after 30 days, and growth opportunities in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly and disassembly of mechanical components.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Experience operating cranes and forklifts.
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble mechanical components.
• Document daily activities and maintain records.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting, and related tasks.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and housekeeping standards.
• Report unsafe acts and participate in maintenance requests.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Mechanical tools

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Bills of materials

Self-motivation

Learning ability

Resourcefulness

Job description

Are you a Mechanic who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you.

What We Do

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and sleep plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

The right candidate will

• Be a safety minded person who enjoys hands on work.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various components.
• Document daily activities
• Must possess good mechanical skills in daily operations.
• Performs cleaning, grinding, painting and all related tasks to buildings, equipment, components, and subassemblies.
• Performs clean up, removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips, etc.
• Must be courteous and work well with others.
• Complete Maintenance Request Forms for items in work area in need of repair
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, upholding a world-class standard of housekeeping.
• Ability to work with a safety conscientious attitude and report any unsafe acts or area to members of management.

What You'll Need

• Good mechanical skills.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical tools.
• Mathematics - Knows basic shop math, and other functions necessary for the job
• Blueprint reading - interprets drawings
• Cranes - lifts equipment safely, knows where disconnect switches are, performs daily crane inspections, loads and unloads trucks, stages equipment
• Forklift - drive safely, load and unload, refuel, perform daily forklift inspections
• Basic computer skills
• Work from bills of material, purchasing lists, shipping documents and parts/shop supplies
• Self-motivation to identify, analyze and independently work to find solutions to flow issues is essential.
• Ability to learn and understand critical processes and operations in assigned areas.
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Paid lunches
• Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement program and more!

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

www.sms-group.us