Mechanical Assembler

Sms Group Inc; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PPE provided

Job summary

Sms Group Inc in Muscatine, IA, is a leading industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry, designing, building, and servicing equipment and plants globally with a strong North American service network.

The Mechanical Assembler role requires hands‑on mechanical work, precise assembly/disassembly, and daily documentation. You will operate cranes and forklifts, read blueprints, and maintain a safe, clean work area while collaborating with others.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical tools.
• Mathematics – basic shop math.
• Blueprint reading – interprets drawings.
• Cranes – lifts equipment safely; knows disconnect switches; daily crane inspections.
• Forklift – drive safely; load/unload; daily inspections.
• Work from bills of material, purchasing lists and shipping documents.
• Self-motivation to identify, analyze and independently solve flow issues.
• Ability to learn and understand critical processes in assigned areas.
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety minded person who enjoys hands on work.
• Assemble and disassemble various components.
• Document daily activities.
• Must possess good mechanical skills in daily operations.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and related tasks to buildings, equipment, components.
• Perform cleanup and removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips, etc.
• Maintain a courteous attitude and work well with others.
• Complete Maintenance Request Forms for items needing repair.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment and world‑class housekeeping.
• Report unsafe acts or areas to management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Cranes

Forklift

Bills of material

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety minded

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Mechanical Assembler

Muscatine, IA, US

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.

Summary

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
• 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