Heavy Equipment Assembler

About the role

Are you looking to join a company where you'll work with new, top of the line heavy equipment? Keen, a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company, is seeking Heavy Equipment Assembler at our equipment processing center in Sanford, NC. See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero‑emissions, carbon‑free industry. Join us and make it happen!

Responsibilities

• Complete assembly of partially built heavy equipment using hand, electric, and air‑powered tools
• Unpackage, install, and remove machine parts
• Drive and operate equipment including backing up, tilting or raising or lowering attachments or other machine movements to facilitate proper assembly
• Be able to work outside in all reasonable weather conditions
• Read and interpret machine manuals and schematics for assembly purposes
• Adhere to OSHA standards and company safety regulations

Requirements

• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals and schematics
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems for construction and agricultural equipment
• Sufficient hand dexterity and strength to operate a sledgehammer, power tools and withstand vibration of tools
• Ability to lift overhead 50 lbs and climb to/work at heights of up to 15 feet
• Ability to complete a full workday walking and/or standing in all reasonable weather conditions
• Current valid driver’s license

Pay

Starting pay is $17.00 an hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options – medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Industry‑leading company‑matching 401(k) plan
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Access to on‑the‑job training
• Exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more