Rotary Head Technician

4683 SMC - Surface Mining; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Sandvik is hiring a Rotary Head Technician in Alachua, FL to assemble high-precision gearboxes for drilling rigs. You will use precision tools, read blueprints, and ensure tolerances while maintaining safety standards.

Starting pay ranges $25-$30/hour with bonus opportunities. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and a 401(k) with company contribution; parental leave up to 14 weeks and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling gearboxes, transmissions, or similar mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and quality assurance practices.
• Background in heating/freezing components for press-fit assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of rotary head gearboxes with specialized tools.
• Use controlled heating and pressing to install gears, bearings, and shafts.
• Apply slip and press fit tolerances for precise performance.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics for accurate assembly.
• Perform inspections and measurements to verify tolerances.
• Diagnose mechanical issues during assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams for improvements.
• Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Gearbox assembly

Precision measurement

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

Now Hiring: Rotary Head Technician Location: Alachua, FL | Full-Time | On-Site | Hourly Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Are you mechanically skilled and looking to put your talent to work on something that truly matters? Join our team in Alachua, Florida as a Rotary Head Technician, where you’ll help build the high‑precision rotary head gearboxes used in drilling rigs relied on throughout the mining industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Precision Assembly: Build Rotary Head gearboxes using specialized tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
• Heating & Pressing Components: Utilize controlled heating and pressing techniques to install gears, bearings, and shafts, ensuring proper fit and alignment.
• Fit Tolerances: Apply knowledge of slip fit and press fit tolerances during assembly to achieve precise mechanical performance.
• Interpret Technical Documentation: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings for accurate assembly and troubleshooting.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous inspections and measurements to maintain tight tolerances and verify component integrity throughout the assembly process.
• Problem‑Solving: Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues during assembly and testing phases with minimal supervision.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify process improvements and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.
• Tool & Equipment Maintenance: Properly maintain and calibrate tools and equipment to ensure consistent performance.
• Compliance: Adhere to all safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations.

What you Bring

• Ability to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship
• Proven experience in precision assembly of gearboxes, transmissions, or similar mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, tolerances, and quality assurance practices.
• Strong background in heating/freezing components to be press‑fit together.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• At least 3+ year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Positive attitude, strong attendance, and willingness and ability to work overtime.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday
• Frequently lift and move items over 50 lbs
• Must wear required PPE and successfully complete fit‑for‑work assessments (audiogram, lift test, physical exam)
• Comfortable working in a loud, fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Why Join Us?

• Starting Pay Range: $25 - 30/hour based on experience + bonus opportunity.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) with up to 8% company contribution
• Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks
• Training & Development: Opportunities for skills growth and career advancement
• Work Environment: A collaborative, safety‑focused, and supportive culture that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement

Sandvik is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.