Mechanical Assembler: Hydraulic & Electrical Installations

Alamo Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwarze Industries, a member of the Alamo Group, is seeking a Mechanical Assembler at its Huntsville, AL facility. Under supervision, you will install subassemblies, set up parts, and assemble truck bodies and power modules on the assembly line.

You will use hand tools, power pneumatic tools, torque wrenches and calipers; read blueprints; lift up to 75 pounds; operate a forklift or crane; and record work orders and inventory transactions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Able to lift, push or pull 50 -- 75 pounds alone; wear steel‑toe PPE.
• Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined with good eye/hand coordination.
• Knowledge of and ability to use calipers and other measuring devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use both powered and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Sets up job by locating parts and correct job numbers.
• Installs hydraulic and electrical components.
• Fastens parts with bolts, screws, rivets, cotter pins or other fasteners using hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Positions and bolts engine block components to the truck body with wrenches, hammer and hoist.
• Assembles the truck body and preps the hopper.
• Bolts subassemblies and power module; sets fan clearance to engine with torque wrench and hand tools.
• May remove metal with files and pneumatic tools for close fits.
• May operate drills, riveting machines or hydraulic crimping machines as needed.
• Identify and distribute parts to proper locations; may operate forklift/crane.
• Record work orders and inventory transactions; assist with inventory corrections.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Heavy lifting 50-75 lbs

Dexterity

Calipers

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Tools proficiency

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pneumatic tools

Drills

Riveting machines

Torque wrench

Job description

Schwarze Industries, a member of the Alamo Group, is seeking a Mechanical Assembler at its Huntsville, AL facility. Under supervision, you will install subassemblies, set up parts, and assemble truck bodies and power modules on the assembly line.

You will use hand tools, power pneumatic tools, torque wrenches and calipers; read blueprints; lift up to 75 pounds; operate a forklift or crane; and record work orders and inventory transactions. Equal opportunity employer.