- Salary
- $21 – $25/hr
- Location
- Acworth, Georgia, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Openwork
Job Title: Assembly and Installation Technician
Company: MSK Covertech, Inc. (via Openwork)
Location: Acworth, GA (Facility) + Field Travel (20%–70%)
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 / hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
Openwork is seeking a skilled Assembly and Installation Technician on behalf of MSK Covertech, Inc., a leading global supplier of end-of-line packaging machinery.
This role involves assembling, installing, and troubleshooting cutting-edge packaging automation systems—including robotics, servos, and vision systems—both at the 30,000 sq. ft. Acworth, GA facility and at customer sites nationwide (20% to 70% travel).
Key Responsibilities:
- Assembly & Installation: Interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to assemble, rig, and install packaging machinery, using hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and lulls.
- Mechanical & Electrical Setup: Mount moving parts (gears, shafts, motors, bearings), route wiring in cable trays/cabinets, perform continuity tests, and set up pneumatic/hydraulic lines.
- Fabrication & Fitting: Modify parts as needed using drilling, tapping, grinding, reaming, and basic welding.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to ensure peak equipment performance.
- Documentation & Operations: Utilize ERP software to track labor and use MS Word/Excel for reporting and customer documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience assembling, installing, or servicing end-of-line packaging and automation equipment.
- Technical Skills: Strong ability to read electromechanical schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and operate material handling equipment (forklifts/lulls).
- Travel & Work Requirements: Authorized to work in the U.S., valid driver's license with a clean record, ability to pass a background check and drug test, and willingness to travel 20%–70%.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to handle light-to-moderate lifting, climb machinery, and work in varied plant environments.
- Bonus Skills: Experience with VFD configuration/programming and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, Motion Control).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 / hour.
- Bonuses & Perks: Travel Per Diem, Profit-Sharing Bonus, and accumulation of Personal Travel Award points.
- Insurance & Retirement: 401(k) with company match, Comprehensive Health (Medical, Dental, Vision), and Life Insurance.
- Provided Tech & Tools: Fully equipped travel toolbox, company phone/stipend, and company laptop/tablet.
Skills
ExcelERP
