Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician

IDEX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

IDEX in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician to support production and logistics operations. This role is essential for assembling components, preparing shipments, and ensuring accurate parts handling in a fast-paced environment.

You will read drawings, follow work instructions, operate forklifts as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A High School diploma and valid driver's license are preferred; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Vocational School Certificate preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Experience with hand tools; automotive/mechanical background; electrical assembly knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using hand tools and assembly equipment in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and production documentation to ensure accurate and consistent builds
• Adhere to established safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners regarding work status, priorities, and issues
• Lift, move, and position materials and components weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Select, stage, and kit mechanical and electrical components for production and shipment in accordance with work orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper identification of parts
• Utilize company’s MRP system to locate, identify, and track parts and materials, including understanding part numbers, storage locations, and material flow from receipt through production and shipment
• Apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices to ensure proper stock rotation and prevent material expiration or obsolescence
• Follow established kitting and material handling standards, including cleanliness, labeling and legibility, prioritization of work orders, and adherence to safety requirements

Skills

Tape measure

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree / Vocational certificate

Tools

MRP system

BOMs

Parts tracking

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician

Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician Summary South Phoenix Oil & Gas Company searching for a Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician to support production and logistics operations. This role is a key contributor to the assembly, preparation, and movement of mechanical components and finished products, requiring strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and collaboration across teams.

The Mechanical Assembly & Shipping Technician supports both mechanical assembly activities and material handling functions, including accurate parts selection and staging to ensure efficient production flow.

Mechanical Assembly Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using hand tools and assembly equipment in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and production documentation to ensure accurate and consistent builds
• Adhere to established safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners regarding work status, priorities, and issues
• Lift, move, and position materials and components weighing up to 50 lbs.

Shipping Responsibilities

• Select, stage, and kit mechanical and electrical components for production and shipment in accordance with wok orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper identification of parts
• Utilize company’s MRP system to locate, identify, and track parts and materials, including understanding part numbers, storage locations, and material flow from receipt through production and shipment
• Apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices to ensure proper stock rotation and prevent material expiration or obsolescence
• Follow established kitting and material handling standards, including cleanliness, labeling and legibility, prioritization of work orders, and adherence to safety requirements

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• Working knowledge of hand tools
• Automotive or mechanical background; electrical assembly knowledge is a plus
• Experience operating forklifts, slings, or similar material-handling equipment
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to access drawings, email, and production documentation

Education

• High School diploma, associate degree, or Vocational School Certificate preferred
• Valid driver's license

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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