Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Marlen - Riverside, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.

As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of a Mechanical Assembly Technician is to ensure that Marlen equipment is compliant with customer specifications prior to shipment. This role will work directly with production, engineering,

and service personnel to plan and execute the inspection process in accordance to meeting customer ship dates. This role will be responsible for working hours required to meet customer deadlines, requiring overtime and may include weekends. This role is responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a clean production work area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.
Reads and deciphers schematics, blueprints, assembly instructions, and bill of materials.
Positions or aligns components and parts, either manually or with hoists or forklift.
Uses hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
Assist in wiring assemblies and machinery.
Conducts quality control checks.
Cleans and maintains work area and equipment, including tools.
Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
Verifies specifications by measuring complete components.
Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications, notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels, placing and tracking orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred.
3 years’ experience in metal fabrication, CNC experience required.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics preferred.
Computer experience.
Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas.
Must be able to work overtime including some weekends when workload requires this.

Pre-Employment Verifications: Must satisfactorily pass weld test, background check, and post-offer drug screen, physical and agility test prior to employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, crawl and climb. The employee occasionally works at heights and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Travel in a car or plane is not usually required but may on rare occasions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The work area is not completely temperature-controlled so can be hot and cold at times. 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 the essential function.

Marlen International (“Marlen”) maintains a drug-free workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Marlen Human Resources Department to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment. Marlen participates in E-Verify.