Mechanical Repair Tech.

Amarillo Gear Company; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Gear Company LLC in Covington, LA, is hiring an assembler to assemble gearboxes and components for refurbishment and new builds. You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and operate overhead crane and forklift as needed.

The role requires 3-5 years of mechanical assembly experience, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of mechanical assembly experience, gearbox preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints/diagrams and BOMs.
• Able to lift 25 pounds and stand/bend for 8 hours.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble gearboxes and components per specifications.
• Utilize hand held precision measuring tools to verify parts.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Identify defects and document issues.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment per engineering specs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area per 5S principles.

Skills

Crane operation

Forklift

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Quality inspections

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Depth micrometers

Precision measuring tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Amarillo Gear Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

SCOPE: Assemble gearboxes and component parts for refurbishment and assembly.

SPECIAL SKILLS/ Requirements

• Operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Use hand held power, hand held precision measuring and manual tools.
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications,

bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble gearboxes/products. Good written and oral communication skills.

• Working knowledge of mechanical components/assemblies to suggest improvements.
• Ability to work accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner, while maintaining safety as

a priority.

• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce

a new concept or idea.

• Ability to lift and/or push 25 pounds, stand, bend, and squat with repetitive movements for 8

hours.

• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Work overtime on an as needed basis.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. 3-5 years of mechanical

Responsibilities

assembly experience, gearbox preferred.

• Work in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Utilize hand held precision measuring tools such as micrometers and depth mics.
• Perform quality work inspections to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are

identified.

• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering

specification.

• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area per 5S practices.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.