Mechanical Assembler

SMS group Inc; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a company match

Paid uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SMS group Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Assembler in Mokena, IL to perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of components. The role includes documenting daily activities and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You will operate cranes and forklifts and carry out finishing tasks such as grinding and painting as part of equipment assembly and service. The position emphasizes attention to safety, teamwork, and meeting housekeeping standards while contributing to a strong, supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills and practical aptitude for hands-on work.
• Working knowledge of common mechanical tools and equipment.
• Basic shop math and ability to read simple dimensions.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation of drawings.
• Experience with cranes and forklifts is a plus.
• Ability to follow BOMs, shipping docs and parts lists.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble mechanical components.
• Document daily activities and maintain records.
• Operate cranes and forklifts safely in daily tasks.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and related work.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and housekeeping.
• Complete maintenance request forms when needed.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Tools knowledge

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Cranes operation

Forklift operation

Documentation habit

Safety conscious

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

Job description

About this position

Mechanical Assembler

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
• 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:

• 401K with a company match
• Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
• 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.