About the role
Mechanical Assembly Technician – Overhead Cranes
Location: Ashland, VA Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire Pay: Starting at $24.00/hour; higher depending on experience Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM Additional Hours: Saturdays as needed
Position Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, using shop drawings and hand tools, and assisting with assembly tasks in a heavy industrial setting.
Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working at heights of approximately 15 feet. Climbing and elevated work are performed using OSHA-compliant equipment and required safety procedures, including appropriate platforms, gates, and guardrails.
Responsibilities • Assemble mechanical parts for overhead cranes and hoists, including bearings and couplings on shafts. • Use basic hand tools to fabricate, fit, and install components. • Read and follow shop drawings and assembly instructions. • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely. • Apply basic mechanical skills to complete assembly tasks. • Follow industrial safety procedures while working on the shop floor and at elevated heights. • Handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds. • Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts. • Work extended shifts and Saturdays when required.
Qualifications • Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience. • Ability to read and understand shop drawings. • Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely. • Willingness and ability to climb cranes and work approximately 15 feet above the ground using approved safety equipment. • Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment. • Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds. • Dependable, punctual, and able to meet the work schedule.
Employment Details • First shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. • Ten-hour workdays, with Saturdays as needed. • Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for permanent employment after 90 days.
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