Job DetailsJob Location: S&L Inc - Factory - Lenexa, KS 66215Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.”  We are seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry.

A 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler at Smith and Loveless will layout, cut, fit sub-assemble and install piping and equipment into the product, mostly wastewater pumping systems of varying sizes. Perform repetitive and non-repetitive mechanical assembly.  Using measuring skills and experience reading blueprints to prepare and assemble our products.  This is a second shift position, if hired, the ideal candidate will work 4:00 pm to 12:30 am with a dinner period.

Job duties

Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area clean and orderly.
Works from verbal instructions, general assembly and piping layouts, blueprints, sketches, bills of material, etc.
Checks parts for identification and secure materials.
Lays out valves, gauges, fitting, etc. per factory order and drawing.
Safely use overhead cranes to move the product.
Use and read tape measure for proper cuts and fittings.
Cuts pipe and tubing to correct length with a band saw or pipe cutter.
Threads pipe with hand or power tools.
Assembles pipe, fittings, valves, etc. as required by instructions and in accordance with good practice.
Installs relief vales, pressure switches, gauges, etc.
Installs assemblies and components such as air compressors, pumps, and motors.
Assembles pumps and comminutors.
Performs final assembly when needed.
Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.
Other duties as assigned by the Second Shift Supervisor.
Keep work area neat and clean.

QualificationsSkills/Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
1 year experience in mechanical assembly.
Experience using band saw, cutting torch, electric drill, soldering torch, tube cutters, hoist, pipe reamer, and various small tools.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Required to sit, stand and walk.
Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk and hear consistently.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to one hundred (100) pounds if necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE including eyeglasses, earplugs and steel-toe shoes.

About us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base.  A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe.   Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings.   With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems. 

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