Machine Builder at Mestek Machinery, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies -- Lockformer, Engel Industries, Iowa Precision, Lion, Roto-Die, and ISM by Lockformer, have people with decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry

Job Description

Machine builders assemble machinery based on blueprints and schematics with the use of hand and power tools.

Overtime is based on business needs and is NOT mandatory. The rate of pay is based on prior work experience and schooling. Skill blocks, available after the probationary period to test on, add up to an additional $2.25 money per hour.

Full benefits package offered through Mestek and SMART Workers Local 263.

www.mestek.com - please view our website to see the machinery.

Essential Duties

• Read blueprints and schematics to be able to identify the proper parts.


• Stand, sit, and climb in and around the machine to assemble the machine.


• Cut and prepare belts, chains, and hydraulic hoses for use.


• Identify correct parts to be used in or under the frame, pumps, valves, manifolds, fittings whether air or hydraulic, measuring, making, and installing hoses.


• Identify and assemble drive components consisting of mounting motors and couplings to gearboxes and mounting in a frame.


• During the plumbing and drive assembly process will have to climb in and out or under a frame.


• Assemble the installation of drive rolls and associated parts, dragging, threading, breaking, and connecting drive chains.


• Completely assemble, troubleshoot, and test machines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete and pass written new hire test on numeric, blueprint and assembly reading.


• Job involves lifting a maximum of 50 pounds.


• Ability to read blueprints.


• Use and read tape measures, torque wrenches, measuring instruments.


• Ability to operate a fork truck and overhead crane.


• Ability to adapt methods and ideas to attain continuous improvement.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Pass a background check and drug screening.

Experience:

• Mechanical Knowledge: 1 year (Required)


• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)


• Hydraulics: 1 year (Preferred)