Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists

Mechanical Assembler – Overhead Cranes & Hoists

Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves mechanical assembly, equipment operation, and working at elevated heights in a heavy industrial environment.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working approximately 15 feet above ground on OSHA-compliant equipment with appropriate safety features, including handrails and gates.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components for overhead cranes and hoists.

• Install bearings, couplings, and other components onto shafts.

• Use basic hand tools to fabricate, assemble, and install parts.

• Read and interpret shop drawings and assembly instructions.

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.

• Apply basic mechanical knowledge to assembly tasks.

• Work at elevated heights while following applicable OSHA safety requirements.

• Handle and lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Maintain a safe, clean work area and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings.

• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

• Willingness and comfort with climbing cranes and working at heights of approximately 15 feet using approved safety equipment.

• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.

Schedule & Employment

• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.

• 10-hour workdays.

• Saturday work as required.

• Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for conversion after 90 days.