Experienced Mechanical Technician (Day Shift) – Madison Heights, VA

Shibuya Hoppmann has an immediate opening for an experienced Mechanical Technician at our Madison Heights VA facility. This mechanical technician will assist in the manufacturing of custom packaging and assembly machinery. This is a day shift position, Monday to Friday, in our Madison Heights production facility. Intermittent opportunities for overtime may be available. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required.

Responsibilities:

•  Work from assembly drawings, specifications and instructions to plan work in proper sequences
• Assemble parts sorting systems and rotary assembly systems
  
• Perform assembly operations to exacting tolerances, work with various types of parts including rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures and pneumatic controls
  
• Operate various hand and power tools involved in assembly
  
• Use precision measurement tools to level and align work, detect and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity and parallelism.
  
• Work closely with engineering and assembly supervisors to ensure proper assembly of machine systems
  
• Assist in cleaning and preparing equipment scheduled for shipment to customers
  
• Occasional machinery installation and preventative maintenance at customer locations.
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Requirements:

• Good mechanical aptitude
  
• Experience with machine assembly
  
• Detail oriented and reliable
  
• Ability to read engineering drawings
  
• Proper use of manual/power shop tools and measuring instruments
  
• Ability to use basic fabrication equipment
  
• Knowledge of fabrication methods and material usage for sheet metal, die cast, and machined parts
  
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted, and have full range of motion to reach, climb, stoop, kneel and step over equipment easily.
  
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  

Starting rate: $24+ /hour, depending on experience