Mechanical Assembler (Finance)
Job Title: Mechanical Assembler
Working location: Walpole, MA
Join a team building mission-critical marine systems for the U.S. Navy, helping power naval defense worldwide. As a Mechanical Assembler - Weld Fittings, where you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing processes in one or more areas overhaul, assembly, and disassembly of Naval Propulsion Equipment.
Founded in 1958, Bird-Johnson (now part of the FMD family) is a recognized leader in excellence in marine engineering. These are complex, mission-critical systems and your work directly supports their quality, safety, and reliability.
Why Work with Us: We're Invested in You
- Work on mission-critical U.S. Navy Systems
- Competitive hourly pay
- Safety first with an innovative, world-class team
- We have more than 60 years of defense engineering excellence
What you will be doing:
With this attractive opportunity you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing processes in one or more areas overhaul, assembly, and disassembly of Naval Propulsion Equipment. Including clean propulsion hubs, internal parts, and blade bolts as required for inspection. To include packaging of completed assemblies.
Assembly & Manufacturing:
- Perform all work accurately according to required standard processes and meet all quality standards
- Produce the quantity of work as expected and ensure full utilization of all equipment
- Maintain upkeep on assigned area, PPE, and tooling
- Stamp material with specifications
- Package finished product; requires repetitive bending at hips, knees, and twisting
- Empty garbage cans on the shop floor; typically filled with cardboard, paper, and trash from sweeping walkways
Material Handling
- Load and unload semi-trucks/box trucks using a fork truck; must be able to operate a fork truck, including ability to step up onto the fork truck
- Move materials around factory using manual and electric pallet jacks
- Move large items between building using a fork truck; Rolls Royce has three different size fork trucks
Quality& Safety
- Follow health, safety and environmental procedures and regulations
- Follows all established protocols such as housekeeping, tool control, and training plans
- Use advanced troubleshooting logic to identify complex operation and/or process issues in assigned area
Basic Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 0 - 2 years as a mechanic, working in a professional environment or capacity
- Mechanical aptitude, previous experience working as a professional mechanic
- Have no allergic reaction to chemicals or materials used in performing related tasks.
- Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
- Interpret both drawings and technical instructions.
- Work as part of an integrated manufacturing team to help the business meet its targets
- Uses problem solving skills and identifies business improvements opportunities
- This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working in a lean/precision manufacturing environment
- Professional certifications such as ASE, or A & P
