Assembly Technician

Business Unit: MP Mount Vernon • Location: Mt. Vernon, MO, USA • Work eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the USA • Relocation not available

About the role

The Assembly Technician assembles and tests conveyor systems and related components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, models, and quality standards. This position requires the ability to safely use hand and power tools, follow assembly procedures, maintain productivity goals, and ensure finished products meet all applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test conveyors
• Install belts, gear boxes, motors and other components and sub-assemblies on structures
• Prep finished machines for shipping and aid in the loading of trucks
• Material handling of different components and conveyors both inside and outside the plant

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to work assigned shift
• Must speak, read, write English fluently
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Effectively operate an overhead crane
• Ability to determine how to load a truck
• Must be able to use hand tools and air tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read tape measure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs
• Experience with 3-phase and 12/24 VDC electrical control systems
• State electrical license
• Familiarity with Hydraulic components and their operation
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Experience working directly with Engineering teams

Skills

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and trust
• Drive for results
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong communication skills
• Perseverance
• A “Can do” attitude and ability to interact with a multi-functional team
• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Performs climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Holds and grips objects
• Exerts in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Subject to prolonged periods of walking and standing
• Subject to repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Working Conditions

• Works both indoors and outdoors, subject to extreme cold and heat due to the weather
• Subject to noise and subject to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation that could affect the respiratory system or skin
• Subject to oils
• Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Pay

$18–$25 per hour, depending on experience

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.