Mechanical Assembler

About Hydraulic Controls, Inc.

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a leading fluid power distribution company serving the Western United States with a reputation spanning over 50 years for ethical business practices, value-added customer support, and maintaining local inventory. Its manufacturing division, MCDS, delivers engineered solutions for mobile machine control.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Assembler role involves performing various skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning tasks focused on producing high-quality wire harness products efficiently, following specific work instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a diverse range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly tasks in support of production projects.
• Consistently achieve standards related to productivity, accuracy, and quality.
• Assemble, adjust, rework, or reassemble production components referencing drawings, pick tickets, process documents, or verbal guidance.
• Use and prepare hand tools and machinery such as power screwdrivers, rulers, soldering irons, clamp machines, heat guns, vises, solder pots, crimpers, pinning machines, and automatic wire strippers.
• Clean parts before use in production as required.
• Identify wires using basic color codes or labels.
• Participate in initial production runs for new products.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by adhering to established material procedures.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts and team-building initiatives while fostering productive relationships with colleagues.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of industry technologies, machinery, assembly techniques, and applicable safety regulations.
• Support the creation of work instructions and bills of materials as needed.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately.
• Perform workplace cleanup, organize materials, and manage tool inventories.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or a comparable mix of education and experience including at least three months of related training or experience.
• Preferred one or more years of relevant assembly experience.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical measurement equipment.
• Strong dedication to quality and high performance standards.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Capable of managing workload priorities and adapting to shifting demands enthusiastically.
• Attention to detail and capacity to follow both written and oral directions accurately.
• Comprehension of all applicable safety protocols and cautions.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Balances individual and group responsibilities, welcomes constructive feedback, promotes positive team spirit, and prioritizes team success.
• Planning & Organizing: Efficiently prioritizes tasks, plans resources, sets achievable goals, and coordinates team activities.
• Quality Focus: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness, seeks quality improvement opportunities, and applies feedback proactively.
• Safety & Security: Complies with safety guidelines, identifies risks, uses equipment properly, and reports unsafe situations.
• Dependability: Follows directions, responds effectively to management, honors commitments, and completes tasks on schedule or communicates alternatives promptly.

Training Provided

• Assembly lead delivers hands-on training and verbal instructions for using all power and hand tools.
• Detailed assembly instructions are supplied to guide workflow.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently standing and walking.
• Occasionally sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Continuous use of hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequent talking and hearing required.
• Visual acuity necessary for equipment operation, reading technical materials, and keyboard use.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds.
• Often working near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure at times to loud noises and variable temperatures, as the production area is ventilated but not climate-controlled.

Additional Information

This job description provides a general outline of duties and requirements and is not exhaustive. Management retains the discretion to modify duties or reassign responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to help qualified individuals perform essential functions.