Machine Assembler I

About Us:

Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. Our 900+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate, and other process industries. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania (USA), Eriez designs, manufactures, and markets on six continents through 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Machine Assembler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for putting together component parts or pieces adhering to a specified set of blueprints or schematics. They verify the correct quantities of components parts and quality checking completed items, manage parts inventory, and use hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products and structures. This position ensures customer satisfaction by providing safe, reliable operation of Eriez equipment that is intended to protect our customers and their customers.

Responsibilities:

- Use specialized tools and fixtures electrical and mechanical to complete assembly.

- Follow assembly procedures, instruction manuals and material/pick lists to complete assemblies.
- Ability to work with epoxies and adhesives as required in the assembly applications.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Perform similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Able to perform basic tack/spot welds. Welding.
- Ability to straighten material after welding.
- Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Design, create and/or modify fixtures to improve safety and production.
- Operate plasma cutter and ceramic saw.
- Operate overhead cranes, clamping devices, presses and porta power.
- May need to operate power equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Complete tasks timely and efficiently in accordance with expectations as directed by supervisor.
- Able to operate tools including but not limited to, hand tools, manual machine tools, torch, drill press, etc.
- Ability to learn Eriez labor and work order collection system.
- Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

Requirements

- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and use basic shop math including able to read and interpret engineering drawings and use basic shop math including decimals and fractions.
- Able to read and follow engineering drawings, assembly procedures, instruction manuals and material/pick lists to complete assemblies.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Ability to use measuring tools to verify accuracy of cut materials.
- Work in a safe manner dealing with powerful magnets and high voltage.

Benefits

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Referral program

Hourly Pay: $20.96/Hr. to $25.36/Hr. (Commensurate with Experience)

Eriez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.