ASSEMBLY MECHANIC JOB DESCRIPTION

An Assembly Mechanic builds, inspects, and certifies mechanical components before they enter service. The role covers the full build sequence for pumps, hydraulic cylinders, and related rotating equipment in industrial and mining markets, from raw material preparation through final pressure and dimensional testing. Shop floors in these sectors hold equipment to OEM reusability standards, so the person in this seat makes formal fitness-for-service judgments that determine whether a part is remanufactured or replaced. That judgment carries direct cost and safety consequences for the operations that depend on the equipment.

As the Assembly Mechanic, you own the hands-on build and inspection cycle for industrial mechanical equipment, delivering components that meet documented quality and safety standards before leaving the shop. You work within a manufacturing or repair facility, coordinating with machinists, service mechanics, and supervisors to move work orders from material preparation through final inspection and production documentation.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience with pump and hydraulic cylinder assembly, combined with proficiency in reading engineering drawings and applying OEM standards, builds a credential set that is consistently valued across industrial, mining, and energy sector employers.

Business Impact: When an Assembly Mechanic accurately assesses component reusability and documents corrective actions, operations teams avoid unplanned equipment failures and the production losses that follow a misclassified part entering service.

Growth Opportunity: Mastery of precision measurement, crane and forklift operations, and production order systems creates a direct path to senior mechanical technician, shop lead, and field service roles within industrial equipment companies.

• Assemble and disassemble pumps or hydraulic cylinders in the shop, following engineering drawings and documented assembly procedures.
• Conduct water testing, hydro testing, and dimensional inspections of completed assemblies to verify they meet quality standards.
• Determine component reusability against OEM and internal quality standards, writing clear work order instructions for machinists remanufacturing damaged parts.
• Prepare materials for assembly including surface treatment, pre-paint and post-paint prep, and staging in the clean and prep area.
• Monitor and record labor and materials for each production order, completing required production system transactions upon operation completion.
• Support 5S activities daily by maintaining equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with shop housekeeping standards.
• Identify the root causes of mechanical and electrical component failures and recommend corrective actions to supervision.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies, identifying non-compliance situations and escalating for resolution.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of trade school training and work experience.
• 1 or more years of mechanical assembly or repair experience, with demonstrated ability to work from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to apply mathematics when interpreting prints, calculating tolerances, and solving assembly problems.
• Ability to operate precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore indicators, and dial indicators.
• Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals as they apply to mechanical and electromechanical pump or cylinder systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, to follow and issue work instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow meticulous, step-by-step assembly and inspection procedures.

• Experience with vertical and horizontal pump assembly or hydraulic cylinder teardown, with crane lift rigging certification considered an asset.
• Forklift certification or documented ability to complete forklift training within a defined onboarding period.
• Familiarity with ERP or production order systems used to confirm operations and track material consumption at the work order level.
• Prior exposure to 5S, lean manufacturing, or structured shop-floor improvement programs in an industrial or heavy-equipment environment.

• Work order completion rate, measuring the percentage of production orders closed on time against the shop schedule.
• First-pass inspection pass rate, reflecting how often assembled components meet quality standards without rework.
• OEM reusability judgment accuracy, tracked by the rate of downstream rework attributable to misclassified components.
• Safety incident rate within the assigned work area, measuring adherence to lockout/tagout and PPE protocols.
• Inventory accuracy contribution, measured by discrepancy rate found during audits of parts pulled or stocked under this role.
• Typical tools: precision measurement instruments (commonly calipers, micrometers, bore indicators); production documentation systems (commonly SAP or equivalent ERP)

• Base Salary Range: $38,000 to $58,000 annually, depending on experience and facility location
• Bonus: Spot bonuses or shift differential pay common in manufacturing environments
• Equity: Typically not offered at this level in industrial manufacturing
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by company size
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus standard US federal holidays
• Common Perks: Tool allowances, safety boot reimbursement, and employer-paid trade certifications

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required for this position; employment is contingent on successful verification. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. A background check, which may include employment history and reference verification, is a condition of hire.

The Assembly Mechanic owns the full in-shop build cycle for new construction pumps, performing assembly, water testing, hydro testing, and SAP-based production order confirmation within a manufacturing environment. Collaborating with service mechanics on field repair and supporting inventory control, this role delivers quality and safety compliance that keeps production operations running reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare material for assembly in the clean and prep area by sandblasting, using a wire wheel or brush, and prep materials before and after paint operations.
• Assemble and disassemble pumps in the shop.
• Conduct water testing and hydro testing of pumps.
• Assist service mechanics with field repair as required.
• Confirm operations on production orders by initialing the operation and completing SAP transactions.
• Support and actively participate in all 5S activities daily, including maintaining equipment and tools.
• Complete comprehensive inspections of pumps and components.
• Identify the causes of mechanical and electrical pump failures and recommend corrective action.
• Record and monitor labor and material for each order.
• Perform inventory functions, including stocking, pulling parts, and conducting inventory audits under direction.
• Adhere to inventory control and other company procedures, and perform all work in compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, and direction, identifying non-compliance situations for resolution.
• Comply with all health and safety initiatives to ensure a safe workplace.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or a combination of training, education, and experience.
• Experience with vertical and/or horizontal pump assembly, with crane lift rigging and forklift experience considered an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and apply mathematics to work from engineering drawings and schematics to determine assembly procedures and solve problems.
• Ability to complete forklift training.
• Ability to operate precision instruments.
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of electricity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally, to understand and use written or verbal control and work instructions.
• Exhibit professional conduct, cooperation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Embedded within a product development team, the Assembly Mechanic delivers features for a next-generation distributed, in-memory, transactional application platform designed for low-latency and high-scale application demands. Working closely with engineers and customers through direct developer-to-developer support, this role shapes platform quality and enables successful customer engagements.

Core Functions

• Design platform features, with peer review.
• Implement platform features, with peer review.
• Conduct automated regression testing with measured quality metrics.
• Resolve defects.
• Provide input into technical requirements for new features.
• Stay current on industry trends and competition.
• Provide direct developer-to-developer support via a developer website to ensure success in customer engagements.
• Maintain a continued focus on quality and a passion for simplifying complex problems.

Qualifications & Experience

• BS or MS in computer science, or related professional experience.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in system software development.
• Multi-threading experience.
• Experience in commercial software development, including all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• High-performance system development and tuning experience considered a plus.
• Familiarity with distributed memory fabrics and basic security concepts and standards appropriate to the role.
• Excellent Java skills, with multiple language client bindings, including Java, .NET, JavaScript, and REST.
• Knowledge of databases, particularly real-time or stream-oriented databases.
• Experience with source control systems, defect-tracking systems, automated unit and system test frameworks, and similar tools.
• Familiarity with web and application servers such as Jetty, Apache, and Spring.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible, and OpenShift.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Reporting to shop leadership, the Assembly Mechanic leads the teardown, inspection, and reusability assessment of hydraulic cylinders serving surface and underground mining and industrial markets. Partnering with machinists by delivering precise work order instructions, this role builds quality standards compliance that ensures remanufactured components meet OEM specifications.

Primary Duties

• Safely and accurately tear down and inspect various-sized hydraulic cylinders used in surface and underground mining, as well as industrial markets.
• Determine part reusability based on quality standards as well as OEM standards.
• Interpret drawings and prints.
• Use precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, bore indicators, and dial indicators.
• Write clear and precise work order instructions for use by machinists remanufacturing damaged parts found during inspection.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience or comparable trade school experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and directions.
• Ability to work independently.

Sitting at the intersection of precision mechanical work and technical compliance, the Assembly Mechanic supports turbine engine assembly, disassembly, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting within a specialized repair environment. Operating across project teams and formal training programs, this role shapes operational reliability and enables consistent delivery of engine repair outcomes.

Duties

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Participate in project teams.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Resolve technical issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Test equipment and components.
• Identify parts for replacement.
• Participate in formal training.
• Perform preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Significant relevant repair experience.
• Two years of turbine engine assembly or disassembly experience.
• Strong knowledge of turbine engine repair.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow meticulous instructions.
• Willingness to grow and learn.
• Ability to complete work as instructed and follow up.