Mechanical Assembly Technician

PeopleReady of Princeton, MN is now hiring Mechanical Assembly Technicians! We are looking for mechanically inclined individuals with a desire to learn. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of mechanical aptitude with 1-5 years of experience working with hand and power tools. Machine assembly experience of 1 to 2 years 

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. 

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

• Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

• The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

• The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $19 / hour + DOE

What you'll be doing as a Mechanical Assembly Technician:

• Assist Machine Builder and Assembly Team Leads with the assembly process of machines.

• Communicate progress daily with Assembly Team Leader

• Assisting at the offsite installation of our systems at our customer's facility

• In this role, Machine Builders will utilize hand and power tools to assemble machines based on drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics

• The assemblies are custom and vary by size based on the project's needs

• Verify that all parts are available for assembly.

• Monitor customer's specifications per the build sheet.

• Drill and tap holes.

• Assembles component parts to machine frame.

• Insert sub-assemblies into main frame.

• Can properly run cables, and hoses neatly through cable tray and raceways.

• Possesses a sense of pride in their work

• Ability to interface with a variety of plant team members from different disciplines

• Willingness to accept a challenge and inclined to take initiative

• Problem solving and troubleshooting

• Test the assembled machines to ensure they are functioning properly and are of good quality Comply with workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and procedures

• Report any machine or plant safety concerns to a Production Manager, Production Supervisor, or Team Lead.

• Ensure that the assembly floor area remains well organized and free of clutter.

• Maintain tools and the workspace in good condition

• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned 

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Must have high degree of mechanical aptitude with 1-5 years related experience.

• Continuous standing, grasping and carrying, frequent walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting and lifting for extended periods.

• Visual ability to read prints and visually inspect: peripheral vision to avoid moving equipment.

• Hearing ability to monitor machine sounds and communicate safety instructions with assembly team.

• Forklift operations - Training available

• Overhead crane operations – Training available 

• Background check required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

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