Assembly Mechanic/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Are you a mechanically inclined individual looking for a career change? Solar Manufacturing might be the place for you.  We are currently searching for a reliable and motivated individual to join our Mechanical Group for a 1st shift Mechanical Assembly position (6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday).  We are seeking a skilled tradesman with experience in mechanical assembly, preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting or from automotive.

Who we are:

Solar Manufacturing is a leader in providing advanced vacuum heat treating furnaces designed and built to be the most energy efficient, cost effective, and highest performing furnaces on the market. We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 20 years. We are built on traditional values and care about our employees, their success and growth within our company.

What we offer you:

At Solar Manufacturing, we value the work of our dedicated and committed employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, monthly employee incentive bonus, generous 401K match, and paid time off we offer perks such as:

Health Insurance: We offer top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance. Our Independence Blue Cross medical plans offer a zero in network deductible, low co-pays, and comprehensive prescription plan.

Company Paid Benefits: We offer a 100% company-paid life insurance policy, as well as short- and long-term disability plans.

Location: We have a new state-of-the-art 57,500 square foot facility in an easy to get to location offering a clean work environment.

Wellness: We have a wellness program that reimburses our employees quarterly for staying active using a qualifying fitness facility of their choice.

Are you a match?

• Technical School degree or High School Diploma (GED) plus relevant work experience.
• 2-4 years of industrial manufacturing, maintenance, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding mechanical assembly drawings and schematics, equipment specifications, and OEM instruction manuals.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, precision measuring devices, portable power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and stationary shop equipment such as a drill press.
• Possess basic metal fabrication skills including cutting, drilling, countersinking, deburring, grinding, tapping, measuring and fit up, shearing, and bending.
• Ability to perform MIG and TIG welding is highly desirable.
• Ability to competently operate material handling equipment such as forklift trucks, high lifts, and overhead cranes & hoists.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and work from heights above floor from ladders, high lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

What your day would be like:

• Mechanical assembly and construction of vacuum furnaces and their sub-assemblies.
• Fabrication and assembly of steel structures, vacuum and gas flanged pipe assemblies.
• Layout and fabrication of sheet metal components and enclosures.
• Plumbing of pneumatic lines for actuating components and water-cooling systems.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Work efficiently and safely while ensuring company quality standards are maintained and following safety protocols.

If this position sounds like a perfect fit for you, please submit your application. We are actively looking for our next great employee and look forward to hearing from you!

Solar Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.