The Mechanical Assembler I at Aqua-Chem requires a level of mechanical aptitude conducive to learning new skills with a desire to learn.

Schedule: (1st Shift) Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm (OT may be required on Friday's 6:00am - 2:30pm)

Location: Onsite; Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.00/hr, Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties:

•  Operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic duties such as bending metal tubing with the use of rolling and bending machines.
• Ability to run a cold and cutoff saw.
• Perform basic assembly of metal materials as part of a larger assembly production.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space as well as around the manufacturing floor as requested.
• Comprehend and follow ISO procedures to ensure compliance with standard.
• Move materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper workflow.
• Demonstrate ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools and power tools to assemble components.
• Safety awareness with the willingness to perform duties safely while wearing proper PPE.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Education/Experience:

•  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours standing and walking on cement surfaces and will be required to regularly bend, stretch, stoop, squat, climb ladders, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to work in temperature ranges corresponding to the outside ambient temperatures.
• Able to work overtime as required

Requirements:

• At least 1 year in a manufacturing environment, preferred but not required.
• Basic shop math and measurement skills
  
• Basic reading and interpretation of blueprints/drawings

*This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

**Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.