About the role
Mechanical Assembly Technician – Overhead Cranes
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Starting at $24.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Additional Hours: Saturdays as needed
Position Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to build and install components for overhead cranes and hoists. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, using shop drawings and hand tools, and assisting with assembly tasks in a heavy industrial setting.
Important: Candidates must be comfortable climbing cranes and working at heights of approximately 15 feet. Climbing and elevated work are performed using OSHA-compliant equipment and required safety procedures, including appropriate platforms, gates, and guardrails.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical parts for overhead cranes and hoists, including bearings and couplings on shafts.
- Use basic hand tools to fabricate, fit, and install components.
- Read and follow shop drawings and assembly instructions.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
- Apply basic mechanical skills to complete assembly tasks.
- Follow industrial safety procedures while working on the shop floor and at elevated heights.
- Handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Work extended shifts and Saturdays when required.
Qualifications
- Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on assembly experience.
- Ability to read and understand shop drawings.
- Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
- Willingness and ability to climb cranes and work approximately 15 feet above the ground using approved safety equipment.
- Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.
- Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to meet the work schedule.
Employment Details
- First shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Ten-hour workdays, with Saturdays as needed.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for permanent employment after 90 days.