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Mechanical Assembler

Babcock & Wilcox

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Akron, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Babcock & Wilcox is hiring a Mechanical Assembler. The Mechanical Assembler will assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts of various sizes and complexities using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, light power tools, and equipment. This role involves following oral instructions, drawings, bills of material, and written procedures to fit, align, adjust, and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements.

Key focus areas include Fit, align, adjust, and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements, Test assembled parts, and Repair units or parts that have failed to meet specified functional performance.

Successful candidates bring Mechanic Experience and Inspection Tools Experience. Important skills include Micrometers, Torches, Welding, Communication, Oral Communication, and Working Independently. Preferred (not required): Hand Tools, Jigs, Fixtures, and Light Power Tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsJigsFixturesLight Power ToolsDrill PressLatheMilling MachinesMicrometersPneumatic Impact ToolsTorchesHydraulic ToolsOverhead CranesHeatingBoltingWeldingCommunicationOral CommunicationWorking IndependentlyWorking With OthersFork TrucksJib Cranes

Qualifications

2 Years Mechanic Experience1 Year Common Inspection Tools ExperienceSome Welding ExperienceLittle to No SupervisionSome Fork Trucks and Jib Cranes Experience

Full job description

Description

Assembles mechanical units or fabricated parts of various size and complexity using hand tools, jigs, and fixtures, as well as light power tools and equipment. Follows oral instructions, drawings, bills of material, and written procedures.

  • Fits, aligns, adjusts, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements.

  • Tests assembled parts.

  • Repairs units or parts that have failed to meet specified functional performance.

  • Disassembles and inspects subassemblies.

  • Load and unload material from trucks to storage area and move within workspace using forklift, handcart, or other device.

  • May exercise own technical judgment.

  • Operates drill press, lathe, and milling machines.

  • Inspects components using micrometers and records on inspection form.

  • Disassembles equipment using pneumatic impact tools, torches, and hydraulic tools.

  • Secure rigging and operate overhead cranes.

  • Assemble components by heating, bolting, and welding .

Qualifications

  • Two years of experience as a mechanic. (Auto mechanic acceptable.)

  • One year of experience using common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

  • Good written and oral communication.

  • Ability to use oxy/acetylene torches.

  • Some experience with welding.

  • Able to work with little to no supervision.

  • Must work well with other but also be comfortable working independently.

  • Some experience operating fork trucks and jib cranes.

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