Mechanical Assembler (Temporary)

THE COMPANY:

For over 50 years, Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment to service the needs of the global tire industry.  We have over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world.  Our customers include all the multinational tire companies, and most of the top independent tire companies in the world.  We pride ourselves on being customer focused, market driven with a culture that encourages creative thinking & innovation.  Our team is empowered to be responsible & proactive in their everyday activities, strive for & achieve excellence in all aspects.  We never compromise on our EHS responsibilities.  Great Culture & Opportunity!

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at

The Position (Summary):

Exciting temporary opportunity at The Steelastic Company to grow your career in mechanical assembly while working alongside experienced professionals in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The Mechanical Assembler (Temporary) will be responsible for timely and accurate assembly of assigned product(s), troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical assemblies and systems that meet current configuration as defined by engineering. Work includes new product assembly, refurbished components/assemblies, testing, engineering prototype support, and building maintenance.

Minimum Essential Requirements:

• Independently assemble sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and systems per manufacturing drawings, Bill of Materials, schematics, and instructions
• Proficiently operate hand tools and small power tools and understand their use and function
• Working knowledge on how to use precision measuring tools and fitments/tolerances
• Working knowledge of pneumatic schematics, symbols, and plumbing
• Ability to learn water/hydraulic schematics, symbols, and plumbing
• Inspect all work before passing it on to the next operation
• Perform required repairs/refurbishments to return assembly to operational state
• Keep supervisor informed of all potential issues for quick resolution
• Provide support to the production supervisor on all production assignments, and work with other departments regarding special work assignments
• Conduct inventory cycle counts
• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines
• Must own basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, hammers, screw drivers, pliers, etc) and keep tools at work
• Other tasks as assigned

Preferred Key Requirements:

• Experience assembling capital equipment
• Experience in the tire and rubber industry is a plus
• Ability to build equipment by reading/interpreting blueprints, schematics, assembly instructions, work orders, engineering drawings/models, etc. to enable production of parts consistent with current engineering configuration
• Good problem-solving skills, strong digital and analog skills, ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner
• Machine shop experience using milling machine and lathe is a plus
• Welding/soldering/brazing experience is a plus
• Tow motor experience is a plus
• Overhead crane experience is a plus

Experience and Education:

• Experience: 2-8 years’ experience in machine building with knowledge and understanding of blueprints, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; or relevant job-specific experience
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication

Technology:

• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Position will require daily utilization of Microsoft Teams, D365, and Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements:

None required/ There can be occasional requests for service help from the shop floor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment & Culture:

The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in the manufacturing area. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 10 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.