Equipment Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Responsible for the accurate assembly of dry agricultural spreading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulics, brakes, electrical and parts kits
• Drill, grind and prepare steel parts
• Assemble parts to create finished unit
• Quality control to ensure all equipment assembled matches drawings and Newton Crouch standards
• Work independently or with Final Assembly team to ensure equipment is assembled in timely manner
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of any hazards

Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  
• Quantity Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.
  
• Safety Observes safety procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time. NCC is looking for dedicated team members willing to show up on time and produce quality work.
  
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
  
• Team Work Demonstrates the ability to be a productive member of a team based work group. Uses communication skills and ingenuity to effectively process work, share ideas and solve problems. Shares knowledge and experience of process and machinery with other team members.

Skills and Qualifications

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  Minimum 1-3 years of machine operating experience
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  Knowledge of basic hand tools i.e.: handheld plasma, grinder, cutting torch, etc.
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  Ability to read and understand CAD drawings
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  Ability to work independently
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  Ability to safely operate a forklift is required
• Build and maintain relationships within team
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  Exhibit a high level of personal integrity
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  Display sound judgement and common sense
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  Demonstrate a positive attitude toward self and others

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About

Newton Crouch Company (NCC) has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. NCC manufactures fertilizer and lime spreaders, spreaders for compost-litter-sludge applications, liquid sprayers for fertilizer, nitrogen, chemical or herbicides; specialty roadside right-of-way sprayers for weed control plus de-icing brine application, and a combination of liquid and dry equipment.

We also provide training, service, and parts for all our equipment. Our large inventory of parts includes pumps, fittings, and tanks ensure equipment is kept in top condition. Service, dependability, and quality construction are our priority. Our equipment is used throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Japan, Thailand, and Belize.

Schedule and Perks

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  6:00am 4:30pm, Monday Thursday; overtime potential as production demands
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  Insurance: health, dental, vision, short term disability, life, and accident insurance
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  Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
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  401K with match
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  Bonus Program
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  Paid Holidays and time off