SKILLED - Machine Assembler II

QPS Employment Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Machine Assembler II in Waukesha, WI for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves assembling complete machines from start to finish, following engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

Candidates must operate within ERP systems for labor reporting and production tracking, with strong attention to detail and safety. Requirements include a high school diploma, three years of assembly experience, and ability to read drawings and use precision measuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in machining or related field preferred.
• Three years of machine assembly or mechanical assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and prepare machine part kits for assembly.
• Review build manuals, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Organize parts and materials according to product and order specifications.
• Operate powered industrial trucks or cranes, when certified, to move large components and material.
• Install moving parts such as gears, shafts, levers, and bearings, ensuring proper operation.
• Independently assemble complete machines from start to finish within assigned product categories.

Skills

ERP literacy

Engineering drawings

Measuring tools

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in machining

Tools

ERP systems

Engineering databases

Job description

Position Title: Machine Assembler II

Salary: $41,000-$62,400 per year

Shift: 1st, 2nd

Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-10:30pm

QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Assembler II position available at a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift direct hire position.

Machine Assembler II Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receive, review, and prepare machine part kits for assembly.
• Review build manuals, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Organize parts and materials according to product and order specifications.
• Receive part kits or shop orders and follow assembly procedures using drawings and bills of materials.
• Utilize ERP systems and job orders for labor tracking and production reporting.
• Inspect and prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning and re-tapping holes as needed.
• Operate powered industrial trucks or cranes, when certified, to move large components and material.
• Drill, tap, or ream holes in metal components using hand tools and equipment.
• Align and secure components using bolts, screws, and other mechanical fasteners.
• Install moving parts such as gears, shafts, levers, and bearings, ensuring proper operation.
• Bend and install piping or plastic tubing for pneumatic systems.
• Align and mesh gears within gearboxes and other mechanical systems.
• Utilize a variety of precision measuring and gauging instruments.
• Test or assist with testing completed assemblies and machinery.
• Independently assemble complete machines from start to finish within assigned product categories.
• Interpret engineering drawings to identify and correct issues with components or assemblies.
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when modifications are required.
• Document and report non-conforming materials through established quality processes.
• Utilize electronic engineering databases to retrieve drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Access and utilize quality management and process documentation as required.
• Follow 5S procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Communicate effectively with production leads, planners, engineers, and team members.
• Train, mentor, and support Machine Assembler I employees on assembly processes and best practices.

Machine Assembler II Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three years of machine assembly or mechanical assembly experience involving complex electro-mechanical equipment preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for labor reporting and production tracking.
• Ability to locate, review, and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation in electronic databases.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, blueprints, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and operating procedures.
• Ability to calculate measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to identify and resolve mechanical assembly problems involving multiple variables in a manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of hands, fingers, and arms for assembly activities.
• Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and climbing.
• Regular work on machinery, ladders, or elevated platforms.
• Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting above 50 pounds requires assistance or approved lifting equipment.
• Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

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