Assembly Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Springs Fabrication, LLC

• Colorado Springs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Hourly, SUMMARY: Perform simple to complex, mechanical large-scale assembly for a variety of fabricated products. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform simple to complex mechanical, large-scale assembly tasks .
• Assemble projects according to established plans, executing medium to complex heavy assembly tasks under the guidance of the Assembly Team Lead or Production Manager.
• Independently plan and determine the method and sequence of operations, including the selection of materials to be used.
• Provide direction to assistants or less experienced team members when needed.
• Utilize a high level of mechanical knowledge to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Operate a variety of basic tools, fork-lifts, and man-lifts, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Engage in heavy lifting and work on man-lifts at heights of 20+ ft.
• Apply knowledge of rigging and pipe-fitting, with a basic understanding of machining and fabricating, including operating a mill, lathe, and welder.
• Work self-directed, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize electrical knowledge to enhance assembly processes, if applicable.Qualifications: Required Education:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent Preferred Education:
• Technical certification or associate degree in mechanical engineering or a related field Required Experience:
• High level of mechanical knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficiency in using a variety of basic tools
• Experience operating a fork-lift and man-lift Preferred Experience:
• Knowledge of rigging
• Familiarity with pipe-fitting
• Basic knowledge of machining and fabricating, such as operating a mill, lathe, or welder
• Electrical knowledge PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.