Mechanical Assembler
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** Mechanical Assembler**

**Job Category****:** Production **Requisition Number****:** MECHA04915 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Pace Packaging, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, is a leading provider of automated bottle unscramblers, bottle orientors, and conveyor cleaning systems. Pace provides solutions across a variety of industries including beverage, food, household chemicals, personal care products, and pharmaceutical for over 40 years. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Machs brands visit

**JOB DESCRIPTION:**

Pace is seeking a talented Assembler/Field Service Technician with a high degree of problem-solving ability, to assemble complex and precision mechanical assemblies and complicated mechanisms to build a quality product. The machinery has critical dimensional specifications and operating relationships where fitting of components, calibration of operating units, alignment and/or balancing of completed assemblies requires the application of skilled mechanical principles and a broad knowledge of assembly techniques. The Assembly Technician assists with final inspection and testing of machinery to ensure equipment meets performance standard and requirements. The position reports to the Production/Field Service Supervisor. Responsibilities are listed below:

* Read and interpret engineering prints/specifications, electrical schematics, manufacturing manuals, and/or verbal/written instructions to determine necessary assembly of machine

* Be able to build and wire small electrical controls and motors on our equipment

* Plan assembly procedures and methods to assure efficient and timely progress. May transport specified parts from various plant locations

* Assemble complex mechanical units where a high degree of problem-solving and extreme care, skilled workmanship, and accuracy are required to meet strict inspection, testing and operating specifications

* Position, erect, align, level; position sub-assemblies, units, and separates components and integrate their operations; performs fitting, aligning, timing, calibrating, and other operations incidental to the mechanical assembly of the machine.

* Tests machines using prescribed testing methods to help ensure machine meets performance requirements before shipment to customer. Assist customers with in-plant Acceptance Tests of their machines.

* Use a variety of hand and power tools

* Inspect parts for proper machining finish and dimensions; checks sub-assemblies and units

* Use a variety of precision measuring and gauging instruments e.g. scale, calipers, etc., to inspect and verify conformance of parts to specifications/tolerances

* Strictly follows all safety requirements for hand and power tool operation, the assembly of parts, forklift and hoist operation, and housekeeping

* Performs location installation, start up, service and repair operations on products manufactured by the company

* Performs skilled fitting

* Trains customer personnel in all aspects of operation and maintenance of the machine

* Writes detailed and timely service reports

* Records accurate set up data to the equipment manuals

**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

* High School degree or equivalent, Technical degree or training preferred

* 3 to 4 years experience as a machinery assembler

* Previous field Service Experience a plus

* Good interpersonal skills and ability to handle a multi-tasked role and good organizational skills

* Ability to positively interact with customers in stressful situations

* Math abilities to include knowledge of fractions and decimal equivalents. Basic understanding of Metric system measurements and conversion from inches/feet to mm/cm/m

* Ability to use precision measuring procedures

* Good mental and visual abilities along with good dexterity

* Ability to travel to perform location installations, up to 40% of the time, both domestically and internationally

* Possesses or qualified for obtaining a valid Passport

* Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job

**BENEFITS:**

Salary is only a part of a well-developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary), very comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, a retirement savings plan with a company match and a wellness program. There is no waiting period for benefits **you are eligible on your first day of employment.**

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

**Skills**

**Preferred**

**Technically Inclined** *Novice* **Mechanically Inclined** *Novice* **Blueprint Reading** *Novice* **Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Goal Completion****:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks **Flexibility****:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals **Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Preferred**

**3-4 years:** machinery assembly