Precision Mechanical Assembler

barrywehmiller; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Assembler to perform basic assembly operations on production units in a hands-on environment. You will read blueprints, prepare components, and assemble sections of machines to exacting specifications.

Responsibilities include using fixtures and tools to ensure tight tolerances, maintaining clean work areas, and adhering to safety procedures. Lifts and overtime may be required; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical assembly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and work orders to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Assist with or assemble basic sections of machines to customer specifications; attach unit to assembly, subassembly or frame using various hand and power tools.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly operations to exacting tolerances; position and align parts using fixtures, jigs and templates; work with rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures, and sprockets.
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot face bolt holes in parts; file, lap and buff parts to fit; clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies.
• Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
• Assist with the detection of defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor.
• Attend team meetings; may provide input on quality, cost, or production issues.
• Regularly and effectively communicate and interact with other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite and on any assigned shift or work schedule is required for this position, as is the ability to work frequent overtime; this is not a job that can be performed remotely.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Read blueprints

Assemble machine frames

Use measuring tools

Safety awareness

Team communication

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military, trade school or community college coursework in mechanical/electrical assembly

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Assembler to perform basic assembly operations on production units in a hands-on environment. You will read blueprints, prepare components, and assemble sections of machines to exacting specifications.

Responsibilities include using fixtures and tools to ensure tight tolerances, maintaining clean work areas, and adhering to safety procedures. Lifts and overtime may be required; strong teamwork is essential.