Mechanical Assembler (Springfield, IL)

About the role

Your Role at REEL USA
REEL USA has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Assembler with knowledge, skills, and experience to support the fabrication of the lifting equipment. All work tasks are performed in a safe manner while following plant policies and procedures. The Mechanical Assembler will work on-site at the Springfield, IL location.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner. Actively participates in REEL's safety, health, and environmental programs. Attends scheduled team meetings and completes safety training requirements. Keeps work area safe and clean.
• Perform occasional welding of fabricated parts as required using Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) process.
• Read and interpret manufacturing plans or blueprints both imperial (inches and feet) and metric systems.
• Handle and move parts, assemblies, and equipment, using overhead crane, truck lift or similar lifting equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Ensure all mechanical components are assembled and installed as per manufacturers’ recommendations, industry standards and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or certificate in industrial or manufacturing assembly.
• Experience as an industrial mechanic, electromechanical assembler, auto or heavy-duty mechanic, military machinery technician or, machinist (including manual machining).
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills. Able to work independently as well. Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record. Familiar with topics such as personal protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hot work, safe work permitting, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
• Accurate and consistent in performing tasks. Familiar with safe and effective use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to successfully complete welding tests (AWS D1.1 certifications are a plus).
• Hands-on experience with hand and pneumatic tools, including welding equipment.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and good touch perception.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to troubleshoot problems to subtle adjustments to identify and eliminate root cause.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations. Experience with accident and near miss reporting, incident investigation, and accountability to standards.
• Able to learn/Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and aerial work platforms.
• Flexible in performing changing assignments and work schedules. May be required to work overtime.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting for extended periods, working at heights from scaffold, ladders, and/or grating, confine space entry activities, lockout tagout activities, use of hand tools, and occasional heavy lifting (50lbs).
• Be able to distinguish visual colors and shapes through location and maintain through the course of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete competency assessments.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Based on business needs, the schedule may change.

Other information

The values that inspire us shape our decisions, behaviors, and the way we work together. Our employees around the world are united by our shared values of Health and Safety, Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Respect, Commitment, and Passion. These values all contribute to what some people call “the REEL Spirit.”

“Keep it simple, do it well, and make it reliable – that’s what has always made the difference.” Charles Frantz, Founder of REEL.

REEL USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Minorities, Females, Disabled Veterans.