Production Mechanic Assembler

About the role

A production mechanic conducts repair work and/or operates specialized engine testing equipment. They also perform multiple assembly and pre-paint wash/prep tasks, mask sanding, painting, and train other operators.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and/or test parts and components for locomotive engines
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding
• Read schematics, blueprints, standard work, perform basic math
• Maintain area cleanliness and organization
• Follow verbal or written work instructions, standards, and QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely
• Assemble parts and components for locomotive engines
• Fasten sub-assembly parts together with bolts, screws, and additional fasteners hardware
• Rout and apply electrical wiring harnesses
• Perform balance tests and other quality tests as required
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to components to meet quality standards
• Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on components
• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly problems, part quality issues, and test results associated with new parts and engineering changes
• Move units in and out of paint booths using crane
• Power wash units for paint, check for leaks
• Perform surface preparation and masking
• Must be able to train new employees
• Cross train in all assembly areas
• Safely operate equipment (after proper training) that may include forklift and overhead cranes, and any other tools or equipment

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-6 years heavy manufacturing experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational / technical training and certification
• Forklift and/or crane experience
• Problem solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment, use of industrial equipment, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, technical correspondence, and memos
• Industrial painting systems including bulk, pressured, syphon, HVLP, and conventional spray with array of industrial coatings (polyurethane, CARC)
• Ability to communicate verbally or as written
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers and employees of the organization