Senior Assembly Mechanic

Company: Elgen Staffing
Location: South Holland
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Our client, a nationwide recycling manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Assembly Mechanic, to join their growing team in South Holland.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be working from prints, drawings, and instructions to perform builds
Responsible for achieving team goals, including quality, productivity, etc
Expertise in low and high Voltage point-to-point wire connections per supplied electrical schematic
Train coworkers on all product fabrication and welding
Answer questions and give guidance as needed
Assemble parts to complete a machine using hand and power tools
Perform efficient and quality MIG welding of various metal thicknesses
Have complete understanding of all products that are built, with limited guidance and support
Use a variety of handheld and precision measuring tools
Reading blueprints & schematics for mechanical builds
Accurately read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools
Position parts & sub-assemblies by using templates or reading measurements
Manufacture hydraulic hoses
Test equipment to make sure it is operating correctly
Set up hydraulic system pressures
Certified to operate a forklift and over-head crane
Rig machinery when needed
This job has supervisory responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Stand, walk, and talk, or hear
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with solid mechanical skills and a desire to learn electrical and hydraulic connections
Prior experience with hydraulic, electrical, and MIG/stick welding is a definite plus
A strong work ethic and a passion to learn the field inside and out is absolutely required
This is not a repetitive function; every machine requires free thinking and extreme diligence
Proficient in Hydraulic systems, hydraulic layout, and operation
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Experience as a team leader
Ability to perform work using electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting
Experience with hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machine assembly
Requires limited supervision to perform tasks assigned
Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading,
Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds





Please apply today for immediate consideration!



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