Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician
· Produces quality products by assembling equipment sub-assemblies, modules, and top-level machine systems, setting up equipment in accordance with engineering specifications and procedures, making adjustments, and measuring to exacting tolerances.
· Verify conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints.
· Layout/identify hole locations and drills and tap holes on parts for assembly.
· Verify alignment and tolerances of moving parts.
· Test operation of assembly manually or with powered controls.
· Assemble, set up, and operate the machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to specifications with wrenches, tools, calipers, and gauges to accomplish tasks at each level.
· Operates lathe and other metalworking machines to manufacture and/or repair parts as needed.
· Perform quality control inspections on all parts and components manufactured, including comparing the finished parts to blueprint requirements.
· Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with safety processes.
· Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsKnowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
· Ability to use basic machine shop equipment, hand tools, forklift, crane, and material handling equipment.
· Ability to use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height, and depth gauges).
· Ability to solve practical problems and act independently in a fast-paced environment with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form, collect/analyze data, and prepare findings.
· Must be able to work overtime as required to meet production's needs and be flexible to work around scheduled production hours.
· Must have a high level of safety awareness and maintain a record of good safety habits.
Working Conditions/Physical demands
· Climate controlled work environment setting.
· Standing and walking required.
· Lifting up to 50 lbs at times is required.
· Bending, twisting, turning, and using hands is required.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent and two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to use basic machine shop equipment, hand tools, and metalworking machinery.
- Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment.
- Proficiency with measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, height and depth gauges.
- Ability to layout/identify hole locations, drill and tap holes, and verify alignment and tolerances of moving parts.
- Ability to operate lathe and other metalworking machines to manufacture or repair parts as needed.
- Perform quality control inspections comparing finished parts to blueprint requirements.
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, collect/analyze data, and act independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work overtime and be flexible around scheduled production hours.
- High level of safety awareness and a record of good safety habits.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs; bending, twisting, and manual dexterity required.
What We Do
At DURAVANT, we are pushing the boundaries of how automation can change the world. From factory door to dock, we power automation that transforms businesses, drives efficiency, and keeps industry leaders moving forward with confidence. DURAVANT is a global automation solutions company with a premium portfolio of products, services and integrated solutions. We serve the Protein Processing, Food Sorting and Handling, Packaging Automation and Material Handling industries, optimizing safety, productivity, efficiency and connectivity for the world’s producers and movers of high demand goods. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.
