Machine Assembler II

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

1 day ago

Job Description

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Machine Assembler II to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling and testing packaging machinery and systems according to machine specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements. Key tasks include mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, and calibrating equipment to ensure it meets quality standards and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and hands-on, with experience using hand and power tools. You should be able to follow instructions closely, learn through observation, and adapt quickly to established assembly processes. While this position typically reports to a production lead or supervisor, it also requires the ability to work independently.

Additional responsibilities include crating and uncrating machines and equipment, operating a forklift to move materials and crates, keeping the production and warehouse areas clean and organized, managing inventory and performing cycle counts, loading and unloading trucks and containers, and coordinating shipments between facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembly & Testing

Uncrate and crate packaging machinery to prepare for assembly and testing.
Assemble mechanical and electrical components for packaging machinery using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and specification manuals to guide the assembly process.
Pull necessary parts from inventory and follow detailed work instructions to build machines accurately.
Drill and tap into metal or wood as part of mechanical assembly processes.
Perform basic testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of assembled products to ensure functionality and quality.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical or electrical issues during assembly and testing. Perform repairs, adjustments, and rework as needed.
Conduct final inspections to verify completed equipment meets quality and performance standards.

Material Handling & Warehouse Support

Load and unload equipment from trucks and shipping containers.
Sort, organize, and manage large machinery within the warehouse space.
Ensure accurate tracking and usage of inventory during the assembly process.
Participate in routine inventory activities, including cycle counts.
Use the company’s business software to perform routine transactions such as receiving and allocating jobs, reviewing bills of materials, checking inventory, and completing work orders.

Documentation & Communication

Accurately complete required documentation such as work orders, quality checklists, and inventory forms.
Update and document assembly processes and modifications as needed.
Collaborate regularly with engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams to solve technical issues and improve processes.

Work Environment & Travel

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company safety guidelines.
Occasionally travel between company locations in Brooklyn Park, Rogers, and Big Lake, MN, as needed.

Other

Perform other related tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1–3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly is required.
High school diploma or GED is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude, with demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Ability to work independently and follow general instructions with minimal supervision.
Effective communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
Capable of handling multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities.
Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
Basic proficiency in using general office equipment (telephone, copier, fax, computer, etc.).
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional travel between facilities in Brooklyn Park, Rogers, and Big Lake, MN.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is routinely required to use skills requiring motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., assembly of small parts/components, machine operation, etc.) during most of a normal workday.

Regular verbal communication and hearing are also necessary. Occasionally, the employee may need to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 30 pounds may be required at times, typically from waist level and over distances up to 30 feet. This position also demands specific visual abilities, including close-up vision and the capacity to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions during most of a normal workday.

Required to be exposed to an nvironment that involves some dirt, odors, noise, and similar elements during most of a normal workday.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Website	https://www.engagetechnologies.net/about/careers/

Skills

Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Business Solutionsunmatched
Capacity Allocationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Copying Machinesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electromechanical Assemblyunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Fax Machinesunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Travel Industryunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched

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