Overhead Crane Assembly Specialist

Praxy; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxy is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in Ashland, VA to assemble components for overhead cranes and hoists and support the Sub-Assembly and Assembly Departments. The role involves using basic hand tools, reading shop drawings, and handling materials up to 50 lbs, with 10-hour shifts and occasional Saturdays.

This contract-to-hire position requires hands-on mechanical experience and comfort in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components for overhead cranes and hoists.
• Assemble components such as bearings and couplings on shafts.
• Use basic hand tools to fabricate, assemble, and install components.
• Read and interpret shop drawings.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Apply basic mechanical knowledge to assembly tasks.
• Work safely in a heavy industrial environment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive to work on time each day.
• Work 10-hour shifts and Saturdays as required.
• Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Shop drawings

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Praxy is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in Ashland, VA to assemble components for overhead cranes and hoists and support the Sub-Assembly and Assembly Departments. The role involves using basic hand tools, reading shop drawings, and handling materials up to 50 lbs, with 10-hour shifts and occasional Saturdays.

This contract-to-hire position requires hands-on mechanical experience and comfort in a heavy industrial environment.