Mechanical Assembler

Winston-Salem, NC | Full-Time

About the role

At Thermcraft, a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a stake in the company’s success. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Join our Winston‑Salem production team to build high‑quality products from detailed engineering drawings through final inspection. As a Mechanical Assembler you will turn blueprints, parts, and components into complete, functional assemblies.

Why you’ll want to join Thermcraft:

• Employee ownership: Your work contributes directly to the company’s shared success.
• Work you can see: Build complete products and take pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Team environment: Collaborate with production, quality, supervisors, and engineering.
• Opportunities to grow: Strengthen your skills in blueprint reading, precision measurement, troubleshooting, and mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, work orders, and production schedules.
• Gather, clean, align, position, fit, and securely fasten parts and subassemblies.
• Use hand tools, power tools, hoists, templates, and related assembly equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect parts and finished assemblies using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Identify defects, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and complete adjustments, repairs, or rework to meet specifications.
• Complete production logs, quality checklists, and inventory requisitions accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all safety and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how parts and systems fit together.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and written work instructions.
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safe, high‑quality work.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members, supervisors, quality, and engineering staff.
• Physical requirements: manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for detailed assembly work; ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform hands‑on tasks for extended periods; lift and move materials safely with appropriate assistance or equipment when needed.

Skills

• Preferred: 2–4 years of mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience and experience using calipers or micrometers.
• Ideal candidate background: construction, carpentry, framing, automotive work, or related mechanical trades.
• Enjoy building and repairing equipment, curious about how things work, take pride in putting them back together correctly.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, solving problems, paying close attention to detail, maintaining high standards for quality.