Mechanical Assembler

Graham Engineering Corporation; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

This position is responsible for the assembly of major components and most or all sub-assemblies pertaining to such components of our blow molding, sheet line and extrusion machinery and auxiliary equipment.

Role Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Strict adherence to all safety protocols and programs.
• Assembles and/or installs major components with their respective sub-assemblies with little or no supervision.
• Performs assembly functions involving layouts, positioning of components, maintaining specified tolerances, alignment of drive couplings and pinion gears, roller chain and belt installations and bore-sighting in reference to job assignment.
• Assists in start-up, processing, repairs and re-builds.
• Identifies equipment needs, or safety issues pertaining to the operation and condition of the equipment.
• Operates lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, surface grinders, and other tools to make any repairs to machinery or custom installations as necessary.
• Operates forklift, as needed, in safe manner.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows safety rules.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications include:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in machine or industrial assembly

Essential skills and behaviors:

• Must have a focus on workplace safety, their own safety and the safety of those around them.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be forklift certified or be able to become certified.
• Must have or be willing to purchase own tools.
• Must have a basic understanding of electronics.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Physical and medical standards for this post must be met by the incumbent passing a physical examination by a company approved physician.

Direct reports: None

Dominant Physical Requirements & Essential Job Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• The incumbent must be able to effectively utilize a variety of hand and power tools, computer peripherals, climb ladders and lift up to 40-50 lbs.
• Must be able to effectively wear or utilize all required PPE as required for job/specific task.
• This position requires a high degree of mobility to assemble and re-build machines including reaching and working above head, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching side-to-side, and twisting.
• The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Must be willing and able to travel to customer and other company sites as necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Graham Engineering Company is an EEO/AA employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings, and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.