Posted 22 days ago
Mechanical Assembler
AI Summary
Performs hands-on mechanical assembly, disassembly, cleaning, grinding, painting and maintenance of industrial steel-plant equipment and components, while operating cranes and forklifts and documenting daily activities in a safety-conscious manner.
About this role
Mechanical Assembler
Are you a Mechanic who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you.
What we do:
SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and sleep plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.
The right candidate will
· Be a safety minded person who enjoys hands on work.
· Ability to assemble and disassemble various components.
· Document daily activities
· Must possess good mechanical skills in daily operations.
· Performs cleaning, grinding, painting and all related tasks to buildings, equipment, components, and subassemblies.
· Performs clean up, removal of trash, coolant, oil, scrap, chips, etc.
· Must be courteous and work well with others.
· Complete Maintenance Request Forms for items in work area in need of repair
· Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, upholding a world-class standard of housekeeping.
· Ability to work with a safety conscientious attitude and report any unsafe acts or area to members of management.
What you’ll need
· Good mechanical skills.
· Good working knowledge of mechanical tools.
· Mathematics – Knows basic shop math, and other functions necessary for the job
· Blueprint reading - interprets drawings
· Cranes – lifts equipment safely, knows where disconnect switches are, performs daily crane inspections, loads and unloads trucks, stages equipment
· Forklift – drive safely, load and unload, refuel, perform daily forklift inspections
· Basic computer skills
· Work from bills of material, purchasing lists, shipping documents and parts/ shop supplies
· Self-motivation to identify, analyze and independently work to find solutions to flow issues is essential.
· Ability to learn and understand critical processes and operations in assigned areas.
· Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.
What we offer:
· Competitive compensation
· Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
· Paid vacation
· 10 paid holidays
· 401K with a company match
· Paid lunches
· Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
· Training
· Tuition reimbursement program and more!
Who we are:
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives
that benefit the communities where we are located. SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other
categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.
www.sms-group.us
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