Mechanical Assembly Technician

Description

CKC Automation develops automated manufacturing equipment, specializing in the design and build of custom systems. We are seeking a mechanical assembly technician for our Oakland facility. 

The mechanical assembly position will involve building custom automated machinery, from the ground up. The assembler will be responsible for mounting tooling plates to frames, installing actuators, and mounting machined parts. The assembler will also be responsible for mounting sensors and pneumatic components, and doing on-machine plumbing and wire routing. The assembler will also be responsible for fabricating and assembling guarding enclosures, along with all other aspects of building a custom machine. Some projects will be building a single machine, and other projects will involve building 10 or more of the same machine. Each project will be different and will require a high level of flexibility from the assembler, who will work closely with the engineering team.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical assembly of custom machinery, including precision assembly using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage blocks and parallels
• Assembly of mechanical systems including machined parts, motors, actuators, sensors and other industrial hardware
• Assembly and plumbing of pneumatic systems, including solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators 
• Route wires and cables on-machine, for professional appearance
• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and debug of custom equipment 
• Assist with installation of custom machinery at client facilities
• Fabrication of custom parts using manual mill and lathe 
• Other tasks as directed 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience with precision mechanical assembly of industrial machinery
• 1+ years of experience with manual machining using manual mill and lathe
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Applicant must provide his/her own tools
• Good organizational and housekeeping skills
• Basic computer skills
• Capable of working independently on several tasks simultaneously
• Must have good interpersonal skills needed to interact with personnel from a wide range of disciplines and management levels
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites to support installations
• Able to lift 50lbs

Benefits:

• 401K
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Compensation: $25-$35 Per Hour