Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling various customer specific components and systems. Your expertise in hand tools, power tools, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems will be crucial in ensuring the quality and functionality of our agricultural feed hopper trailers.

We are currently expanding our operations in the Wayland area and are looking for skilled, motivated and dependable people to join our growing family!

We have over an 80% retention rate of our employees which says a lot about the company and culture we have at Walinga USA.

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https://walinga.com/bulk-feed-bodies

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Duties:
- Perform assembly and installation of mechanical and electrical components according to engineering specifications
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments to assemble, adjust, and test components such as augers, junction boxes, hydraulic control valves and motors in addition to pneumatic air lines and valves
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Troubleshoot and repair any issues or malfunctions in the assembly process
- Collaborate with other team members to improve assembly processes and product quality

Experience:
- Proven experience in assembly work in a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy equipment/trailers
- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers
- Familiarity with machining processes and ability to fabricate components as needed
- Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pnuematic systems and ability to read schematics
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues

- Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to stand, bend, twist and meet physical demands of job with or without accomodation

- Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist.

Walinga USA is located just north of Wayland, Michigan with easy access to 131.

Walinga USA is a leader in the worldwide Ag Industry for customized manufacturing of bulk feed trailers with additional locations in Iowa, Canada and Australia. Walinga USA takes pride in quality craftmanship and superb customer satisfaction. Our location in Wayland manufactures highly specialized trailers for hauling animal feed and grains. Each trailer is designed and built to meet individual customer specifications and exceed expectations.

It is the policy of Walinga USA Inc not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, race, sex, gender expression, parental or marital status, disability, national origin, religion or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Hydraulics: 1 year (Required)
• Electrical systems: 1 year (Required)
• Pneumatcs: 1 year (Required)
• Heavy Equipment Assembly: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28