Assembly Technician

Job Description:

Position Title or Job Classification:            Assembly Technician

Business Unit:                                                 MP Mount Vernon

Location:                                                         Mt. Vernon, MO USA

Activity at Location:                                     Manufacture of conveyors

Work Eligibility:                                            Must be eligible to work in the USA

Relocation:                                                      Relocation not available

Reports to:                                                      Finish Supervisor

Job Description: The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling and testing conveyor systems and related components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, models, and quality standards. This position requires the ability to safely use hand and power tools, follow assembly procedures, maintain productivity goals, and ensure that finished products meet all applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test conveyors
• Install belts, gear boxes, motors and other components and sub-assemblies on structures
• Prep finished machines for shipping and aid in the loading of trucks
• Material handling different components and conveyors both inside and outside the plant

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work assigned shift.
• Must speak, read, write English fluently.
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Effectively operate an overhead crane
• Ability to determine how to load a truck
• Must be able to use hand tools and air tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read tape measure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PLC’s
• Experience with 3-phase and 12/24 VDC electrical control systems
• State electrical license
• Familiarity with Hydraulic components and their operation
• Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Experience working directly with Engineering teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust
• Drive for results
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong communication skills
• Perseverance
• A “Can do” attitude and ability to interact with a multi-functional team
• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

Performs climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting; holds and grips objects; exerts in excess of 100lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.  Subject to prolonged periods of walking and standing.  Subject to repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.     

Working Conditions:

This position is subject to working both indoors and outdoors, subject to extreme cold and heat due to the weather, subject to noise and subject to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation that could affect the respiratory system of the skin, is also subject to oils.  The position is also required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Pay Range $18-$25 per hour DOE

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.