Mechanical Assembler

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble industrial machinery according to assembly drawings, procedures, and direction from others. Should have both electrical and mechanical assembly aptitude.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Test machinery to ensure accuracy before shipping to the customer.
• Drill and tap holes at assembly.
• Redline engineered drawings when corrections are required.
• Organize fixtures used during assembly.
• Drive a forklift and utilize overhead cranes.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Participate in field installations, as needed.
• Occasionally perform rework machining tasks on a manual mill or lathe.
• Assist in developing procedures to ensure quality and increased productivity.
• Follow all departmental procedures and work instructions. Maintain a clean and organized work area daily. Organize and store machining fixtures for future use.
• Maintain a safe work environment through ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Report safety related discrepancies and recommend corrective action to prevent, to correct and to eliminate safety hazards.
• Travel to client sites for installation and repair.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a qualified assembly and repair technician.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience in a made to order, engineered to order manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Quality conscious with the ability to meet productivity goals.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
• Eager to cooperate with others with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance required.
• Able to sit or stand continuously for up to 8 hours per day required.
• Able to bend, squat, kneel and reach out and above shoulders required.
• Able to work overtime, including weekends, to meet customer deadlines as required.
• Able to safely use ladders and multilevel work platforms.
• Able to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%. Must be able to travel with little or no advance notice.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. This is a safety sensitive position, and does require pre-employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana and THC.
• Must be willing to submit and successfully pass a background check.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA & PPO)
• Paid Dental
• Vision
• HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire)
• Long/Short term disability
• 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire)
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday
• bonus potential

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA.

AST is an equal opportunity employer.