- Salary
- $24 – $29
- Location
- Waterloo
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Assembly/Machine Builder
Company: Confidential - custom equipment manufacturer
Location: Waterloo, IA
Compensation: $24 - $29 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, hourly, 1st shift
About the Company
Our client builds custom, made-to-order machines in a smaller, low-volume shop in Waterloo, Iowa.
The Role
The Assembly/Machine Builder builds custom machines to drawing specifications, taking a machine from start to finish. The role calls for strong mechanical aptitude, experience building or repairing industrial or heavy equipment, and the ability to work from prints, sketches or verbal instructions. This is a first shift position. Relocation is not offered, so local candidates are preferred. The role is subject to a drug screening and background check.
What You Will Do
- Build custom, made-to-order machines per drawing specifications.
- Work from prints, sketches or verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
- Work safely in all operations of the job.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
What You Bring
- High school diploma
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or in mechanical work
- High mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read blueprints
- An understanding of hydraulic components and how they function
- A basic understanding of 12V wiring
- Comfortable with wrenches, air tools, overhead cranes and steel handling
- Forklift experience, or the ability to be trained
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs, and to stand all day
- Fluent written and spoken English
Nice to Have
- Experience working on cars, or any mechanic background
Skills
Forklift