Mechanical Assembly Technician

Columbia Industries; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Industries is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble, test, and service electrical hydraulic assemblies at our Starkville facility. You will read schematics, install components, and verify operation to meet specifications.

This role requires 5+ years of industry experience, a licensed electrician credential, and PLC programming know‑how. Travel to client sites and field commissioning are expected; strong communication and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Licensed Electrician with low/high voltage exposure.
• Electro-hydraulic experience a plus.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical hydraulic assemblies per specifications.
• Install electrical and electronic parts using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine assembly methods.
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies to meet specs.
• Input labor details into EPICOR System for cost tracking.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Soldering equipment

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Columbia Industries, LLC

101 Airport Road, Starkville, MS 39759

Full job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical hydraulic assemblies according to Columbia specifications.
• Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Apply and develop basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment.
• Complete required test documentation including test reports, failed test reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Clean up components after assembly according to specifications and verbal or written instructions.
• Input labor details into EPICOR System (LTS) for cost tracking purposes.
• Use material handling equipment such as fork-lift and cranes to move parts and components from one work or storage area to another as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area.
• Practice good housekeeping in work area.
• Lead commissioning, inspections, troubleshoot and repair of equipment at customer location.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project Clients.
• Participating in Client/contractor meetings and resolving Client project issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

5 + years of industry experience preferred.

Licensed Supervising or Limited Supervising Electrician that will allow you to work on low and high voltage (24-600 volts) and supervise and train others to perform the same job without supervision.

Elecro-hydraulic experience a plus.

PLC programming experience preferred.

Ability to test hydraulic and electrical panel designs in-house.

Ability to travel as needed.

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Some technical training and education preferred.

Training, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Required Licenses: Licensed Electrician for Oregon

Critical Skills

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze and effectively present information

Mathematical Skills: Advanced mathematical concepts

Computer Skills: Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and computer network systems; majority of work is based on computers

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, interpret and collect data.

Work Environment

Office, Shop and field environments