About this role
Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.
Job Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves mechanical assembly, equipment operation, and working at elevated heights in a heavy industrial environment.
Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working approximately 15 feet above ground on OSHA-compliant equipment with appropriate safety features, including handrails and gates.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical parts for overhead cranes and hoists, including bearings and couplings on shafts.
- Use basic hand tools to fabricate, fit, and install components.
- Read and follow shop drawings and assembly instructions.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
- Apply basic mechanical skills to complete assembly tasks.
- Follow industrial safety procedures while working on the shop floor and at elevated heights.
- Handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Work extended shifts and Saturdays when required.
Qualifications
- Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.
- Ability to read and understand shop drawings.
- Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
- Willingness and ability to climb cranes and work approximately 15 feet above the ground using approved safety equipment.
- Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.
- Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to meet the work schedule.
Employment Details
- First shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Ten-hour workdays, with Saturdays as needed.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for permanent employment after 90 days.