Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician Hydraulics & Mechanical Systems

Heavy Equipment Assembly Technician Hydraulics & Mechanical Systems Up to $62,400 Base ($25.00 - $30.00/hr) + Profit Sharing Milesburg, PA Area 100% Onsite Join a premier, family-founded heavy industrial equipment leader with a historic record of zero layoffs Build a long-term career home in a pristine, modern production facility where over a quarter of the team boasts 10+ years of tenure EXPERIENCE 12 Years of Vocational-Technical Training OR equivalent hands-on mechanical build experience CORE SKILLS Fluid power/hydraulic installation, precision power tool mastery, overhead crane operation, and blueprint literacy SCHEDULE Fixed 1st Shift: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM (Monday through Friday) offering premium work-life balance COMPENSATION $25.00 $30.00 per hour base rate + Corporate Profit Sharing + 9 Paid Holidays WORK TYPE Full-Time, Permanent, W-2 position (100% Onsite role; no remote/hybrid) PERKS Paid uniforms, PPE reimbursement, educational funding, and direct internal advancement paths LOCATION Milesburg, PA area (Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the facility; convenient to Bellefonte and State College) COMPLIANCE Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder If you are a skilled mechanical assembly professional who wants to escape high-turnover shop environments and plant your roots with an elite industrial OEM, this position offers an unmatched career sanctuary. Our client is a highly successful, privately held heavy equipment manufacturer recognized globally for engineering innovation and structural craftsmanship. They operate a fiercely supportive, people-first culture that rejects corporate bureaucracy and treats every employee like an essential team partnerevidenced by their legendary record of never executing a single layoff. Operating out of a immaculate, state-of-the-art facility, you will tackle engaging, high-spec heavy industrial builds rather than monotonous, high-volume line work. The organization is deeply committed to investing in its workforce, offering comprehensive tuition reimbursement, veteran-friendly programs, and a strict policy of promoting from within. With top-tier healthcare, rapid 401(k) match, and a specialized cross-training structure, this company provides the ideal long-term home to elevate your mechanical craft. What You Will Be Doing Assembling, testing, and inspecting high-specification hydraulic subsystems and heavy components to ensure 100% compliance with strict engineering performance standards Reading and interpreting complex mechanical schematics and structural blueprints to accurately align, position, and fasten complex industrial subassemblies Utilizing overhead cranes and specialized material handling rigging to safely transport and position heavy structural components at your workstation Operating precision industrial equipment, including advanced torque wrenches, high-pressure hose fitting crimping machines, and specialized magnet drills Applying industrial lubricants, seals, and specialized greases according to exact engineering tolerances to maximize heavy equipment field longevity Executing critical quality control inspections at multiple validation stages of the build process to capture and rectify minor deviations early Cross-training across diverse assembly modules to expand your technical versatility and mechanical depth within the division Maintaining accurate production logs and digital build paperwork to track the successful completion of daily manufacturing tasks What We Are Looking For Technical Foundation: A minimum of 12 years of formal vocational-technical schooling, or equivalent real-world mechanical experience executing tear-downs, builds, or industrial maintenance Tool & Measurement Proficiency: Expert, safe utilization of pneumatic and electric power tools, heavy torque wrenches, and precision measurement instruments (calipers and micrometers) Hydraulic Aptitude: Direct experience with industrial fluid power systems, including the safe routing, positioning, and installation of high-pressure hydraulic fittings, hoses, and valves, is highly preferred Physical Stamina: Physical capability to comfortably stand throughout an 8-hour shift, maneuver around heavy weldments, and safely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs as required by the assembly workflow Analytical Blueprint Literacy: A sharp ability to read and seamlessly navigate multi-view mechanical drawings, follow detailed technical sequences, and execute builds with minimal supervision Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, dependable work history that demonstrates career stability and a track record of multi-year commitments at prior employers Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Premium Health Insurance with flexible FSA and HRA choices Comprehensive Dental (with optional Orthodontia buy-up) and Vision plans 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance policy 401(k) Retirement Plan featuring a 50% corporate match on the first 6% of contributions Corporate Profit Sharing and 9 Paid Holidays (including Christmas Eve and the day after Thanksgiving) Full Paid Uniforms and dedicated PPE/Boot Reimbursement programs Progressive Adoption and Foster Care Assistance benefits