Mechanical Assembler

ZipRecruiter; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking assemblers to join their team in Waukesha. The role involves following detailed assembly instructions, verifying product configurations, and ensuring that safety and quality standards are met consistently. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and have prior experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in mechanical tasks using tools.
• Prior manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product seats from instructions.
• Package products per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial reasoning skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Counting accuracy

Teamwork

Fastener recognition

Color discrimination

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Job Summary: Assemble seats of particular product group from drawings and assembly instructions, using assembly fixtures and power bench tools. Fit and align assemblies, recognize defective parts, inspect and test final assemblies on a variety of assembly operations.

Essential Duties:

• Follow instructions from more senior builders using drawings and job order documentation to assemble and verify correct product configuration.
• Packaging product per specifications.
• Perform a variety of assembly operations.
• Confirm that all safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Suggest process method improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong spatial reasoning skills.
• Able to count accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in fluent English.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Able to recognize types of fasteners used in assembly.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Part number identification.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Computer skills .

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist occasionally.
• Ability to lift 65 pounds from waist to chest occasionally.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds from chest to overhead frequently.
• Ability to carry 30 pounds, 3 feet, occasionally.
• Ability to push 200 pounds on a wheeled cart for 40 feet occasionally.
• Ability to pull 60 pounds on a wheeled cart for 50 feet occasionally.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Good hand/finger dexterity required.
• Ability to handle repetitive motion.
• Ability to reach above shoulders, crouch, bend at the waist, and climb an A-frame ladder.

Requirements:

• 1-year work experience in a role that required the use of tools for mechanical tasks
• 1-year prior manufacturing experience,