Mechanical Assembler

SMS group USA; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage after 0

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid lunches

PPE & uniforms

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the assembly, disassembly, inspection, and service of industrial equipment in Muscatine, Iowa. You will document daily activities, maintain housekeeping, and contribute to safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, experience with cranes and forklifts, and the ability to read blueprints and shop drawings. Training and benefits are provided by SMS group USA.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical skills.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical tools.
• Mathematics – basic shop math.
• Blueprint reading – interprets drawings.
• Crane operations and daily inspections.
• Forklift operations and daily inspections.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work from bills of material and shipping documents.
• Self-motivation to identify and solve flow issues.
• Ability to learn and understand critical processes.
• Resourcefulness to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble various components.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and related tasks.
• Document daily activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Operate cranes and forklifts safely.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Tools knowledge

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Crane operations

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Bills of materials

Self-motivation

Learning ability

Problem solving

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

Job description

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

• Safety minded and enjoys hands on work.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various components.
• Document daily activities.
• Possess good mechanical skills in daily operations.
• Perform cleaning, grinding, painting and related tasks on buildings, equipment, components and subassemblies.
• Perform cleanup and removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips and other waste.
• Courteous and works well with others.
• Complete Maintenance Request Forms for items in work area in need of repair.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, upholding a world-class standard of housekeeping.
• 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 – basic shop math and other necessary functions.
• Blueprint reading – interprets drawings.
• Cranes – lifts equipment safely, knows where disconnect switches are, performs daily crane inspections, loads and unloads trucks, stages equipment.
• Forklift – drives safely, loads and unloads, refuels, performs 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.
• 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.
• 401(k) 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 protected categories. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

www.sms-group.us