Part Time Mechanical Assembler

Curt G. Joa, Inc.; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Curt G. Joa, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Assembler in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. This position requires producing and assembling machines according to specifications, utilizing various tools and equipment. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, possess basic math skills, and effectively communicate with team members.

The role involves physical demands including lifting and working in a factory environment with safety equipment usage. The company offers a dynamic workplace where safety and health program participation is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and manufacturing instructions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills to interact with others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine parts according to specifications accurately.
• Measure parts accurately using scales, micrometers, and calipers.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Use of hand tools

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CAD

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drill press

Band saw

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling machine(s) and machine parts according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows entry-level blueprints, shop orders, specifications, and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Measures parts accurately using scales, micrometers, and calipers.
• Utilize overhead crane and rigging procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area.

Occasional Responsibilities

• Prepares parts for painting.
• Department clean up and improvement projects

Requirements

• Requires education generally equivalent to a High School diploma.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and make metric system conversions.
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints and other manufacturing instructions.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to use hand tools and machine tools such as drill press, band saw, cut-off saw and grinder.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to collaborate with others (including in-person) to proactively develop solutions.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate CAD documents preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and pneumatics a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically preferred.

Protective Clothing Required

The incumbent will utilize safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, safety shoes while performing the duties of this position.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, reach above shoulders and use foot/feet to operate machinery. The incumbent will regularly talk and listen, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch, and move from place to place. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• During the performance of their duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, will regularly lift up to 50 pounds and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds, such as lifting machine parts and components.

Tools/Equipment Utilized

During the performance of their duties, the employee will utilize various hand tools, portable power tools, measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, scales and indicators, overhead cranes and forklifts, stationary power tools such as lathe, band saw, grinder, as well as tap & die equipment and a computer.

Work Environment

• The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to work in high places, fumes, or airborne particles. They are regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasional travel on company business will be required. The noise level in the work environment is normally loud but can get very loud when using specific types of equipment.

Safety

• All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents immediately to their supervisor or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.