Mechanical Assembly / General Labor - 1st Shift

Northern Manufacturing Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and STD

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Northern Manufacturing Co. on 1st shift is seeking a motivated, hard-working Mechanical Assembly teammate to join our shop. You’ll help assemble custom-fabricated equipment and support a variety of projects with hands-on, mechanical work.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. You’ll work from prints, use hand and power tools, and collaborate with experienced welders and fabricators to ensure correct assembly, quality, and timely production.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in hands-on work.
• Dependable, hard-working, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Able to follow instructions, prints, and established processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the mechanical assembly of custom equipment from prints and instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines and shop equipment under supervision.
• Assist welders and fabricators by supplying materials and preparing parts.
• Perform finishing tasks such as edge finishing, tapping holes, punching parts and cleaning.
• Identify defective parts or issues and report to experienced team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on

Team player

Willing to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Northern Manufacturing, a worldwide leader in custom stainless steel fabrication, is looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to join our Mechanical Assembly team on 1st shift.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and like a job where you're not doing the exact same thing every day, this could be a great opportunity. You'll work alongside experienced team members assembling custom-fabricated equipment and helping with a variety of shop projects.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the mechanical assembly of custom equipment, including gearboxes, motors, drums, and other components.


• Work from prints and instructions to help ensure components are installed and assembled correctly.


• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, and other shop equipment under the direction of experienced team members.


• Assist experienced welders and fabricators with fabrication and assembly projects by supplying materials, preparing parts, and completing assigned tasks.


• Perform a variety of hands-on shop work, including finishing edges, tapping holes, punching parts, cutting material, cleaning parts, and acid washing.


• Identify defective parts, equipment issues, or problems during assembly and bring them to the attention of experienced team members.


• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and outside storage areas.


• Pitch in wherever needed to help the team keep jobs moving.

Why Northern Manufacturing?

You'll be part of a team that builds complex, custom-fabricated equipment for customers across a wide range of industries. This is an opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills while working alongside experienced welders, fabricators, and assemblers.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• 401(k) with company match after 90 days


• Annual profit sharing contributed to your 401(k)


• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the company

At Northern Manufacturing Co., we’re committed to building a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. As part of our hiring process, all final candidates are required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening. These checks may include verification of employment and education history, criminal records, and other job-related information. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and only with the candidate’s written consent.

Northern Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in hands-on work


• Dependable, hard-working, and willing to learn


• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools


• Able to follow instructions, prints, and established processes


• Willing to take on a variety of tasks rather than doing the same job every day


• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Previous manufacturing, mechanical assembly, fabrication, maintenance, or similar hands-on experience is helpful, but we're willing to train the right person with the aptitude and drive to learn.