MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Loveless is seeking an assembly technician at our Lenexa, KS facility to lay out, cut, fit sub-assemblies and install piping and equipment for wastewater pumping systems. You will read blueprints, perform repetitive and non-repetitive mechanical assembly, and ensure safety standards are followed.

The role requires 1 year of mechanical assembly experience, ability to read and write clearly, and the physical capacity to handle 50-100 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.
• 1 year experience in mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and keeps work area clean.
• Reads verbal instructions and blueprints to assemble components.
• Checks parts for identification and secures materials.
• Lays out valves, gauges and fittings per drawings.
• Safely use overhead cranes to move product.
• Cuts pipe to correct length with saw or cutter.
• Threads pipe with hand or power tools.
• Assembles pipes, fittings and valves per instructions.
• Installs gauges, switches and other components.
• Reports abnormal equipment conditions to supervision.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Tools

Band saw

Cutting torch

Electric drill

Pipe cutter

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Pipe reamer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: S&L Inc - Factory - Lenexa, KS 66215

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Layout, cut, fit sub-assemble and install piping and equipment into the product, mostly wastewater pumping systems of varying sizes. Perform repetitive and non-repetitive mechanical assembly. Using measuring skills and experience reading blueprints to prepare and assemble our products.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Works from verbal instructions, general assembly and piping layouts, blueprints, sketches, bills of material, etc.
• Checks parts for identification and secure materials.
• Lays out valves, gauges, fitting, etc. per factory order and drawing.
• Safely use overhead cranes to move the product.
• Use and read tape measure for proper cuts and fittings.
• Cuts pipe and tubing to correct length with a band saw or pipe cutter.
• Threads pipe with hand or power tools.
• Assembles pipe, fittings, valves, etc. as required by instructions and in accordance with good practice.
• Installs relief vales, pressure switches, gauges, etc.
• Installs assemblies and components such as air compressors, pumps, and motors.
• Assembles pumps and comminutors.
• Performs final assembly when needed.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: None required. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.

EXPERIENCE

1 year experience in mechanical assembly.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to push, pull and carry materials 50-100 lbs and constant standing.

EQUIPMENT

• Band saw
• cutting torch
• electric drill
• soldering torch
• tube cutters
• hoist
• pipe reamer
• wrenches
• screw drivers
• chisel
• file
• hand threading dies and taps
• power threading equipment
• scale
• rule
• square
• baking oven
• required tool list
• etc.

OTHER

N/A.