Title: Mechanical Assemblers
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Duration and hire type: Contract to Hire
Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing is currently looking for a Mechanical Assembler for one of our clients in the Winston Salem, NC area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.
Hourly Rate: $18-26/hr
Benefits: As a Contract Employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical Plans to choose from, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Plan.
Job Description:
Performs repair work and/or operating specialized engine testing equipment. Performs multiple assembly and pre-paint wash/prep, masking sanding, painting. Should have capabilities to troubleshoot, repair and train others. May be required to perform other functions or assist in other departments as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assembling and/or test parts and components for locomotive engine
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 or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely
Advanced Duties and Responsibilities:
Assembling parts and components for locomotive alternator
Fasten sub-assembly parts together with bolts, screws, and additional fasteners hardware
Route and apply electrical wiring harnesses
Route and install hydraulic fluid, fuel lines and electrical wiring harnesses
Fill engine with fuel, coolant and hydraulic oils and prep engine for Test Cell
Operate engine test cell equipment
Perform pressure decay tests and other IPV’s as required
Diagnose malfunctions and perform adjustments or repairs to engines and components to meet quality standards
Maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on machines
Check oil levels, air pressures, air filters and perform minimal maintenance to correct issues
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
Power wash units for paint, check for leaks
Qualifications and Experience:
HS Diploma or GED
5+ years of experience
Vocational training
Forklift and crane certified
Two or more technical certifications
Basic PC knowledge for data entry
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
Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, with use of industrial equipment and mechanics, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices
Must demonstrate 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)
Demonstrate ability to write effective correspondence
Demonstrate ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers and employees of the organization