Mechanical Lead Assembly Technician
Job Description:
The Lead Mechanical Assembly Tech position is responsible for supporting operations management and project management by providing professional service and support for Remtec Automation customers. Responsibilities include assembly and troubleshooting of prototype automation equipment before shipment, field installations, startup, repairs, and
maintenance of automated systems. This position is an integral part of the project team which includes understanding and managing hours to project schedule for positive results, supporting
engineering, and customer questions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work from technical drawings, pneumatic schematics, BOMs, sketches, and verbal instructions to layout and assemble custom automated machinery.
- Layout equipment locations on the plant floor from drawing dimensions.
- Rig large equipment into place, level, and anchor (conveyors, robots, MCP, etc.)
- Modify components to fit at assembly.
- Mounting devices (drilling & tapping or welding).
- Identify and route pneumatic tubing from valves to devices.
- Maintain a project build book and red line all changes to be documented by engineering.
- Support projects during build, debug, run-off, tear-down, shipment, & installation.
- Troubleshoot mechanical & pneumatic components, devices, & sub-systems.
- Assist other disciplines during all phases of the project (electricians, fabrication, engineering, etc.)
- Safely operate fork truck for material/equipment workflow.
- Lead equipment installations.
- Lead multiple technicians on large projects.
- Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates (weekdays or weekends)
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to travel to support installation of equipment overnight for 2 days up to 3 weeks.
Applicant Qualities:
- Good organizational skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Experienced in rigging techniques for robots, conveyors, and other equipment.
- Proper use of power hand tools (drill, jig saw, hammer drill, etc.)
- Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.
- Must have own tools.
- Basic machining skills.
- Self-starter & flexible to pitch in on other projects as workload dictates.