Job Description

GCC is looking for candidates who want to take the next step in their technical sales career to join our 100% employee owned company. GCC has offices in Tampa, Seattle, Charlotte, and Portland - providing motion control solutions for hydraulic, pneumatic and electrically powered applications. Our northwest division specializes in hydraulic solutions for the aerospace, machine tool, forestry and marine industries. Our team is growing, and we are proud to be a 100% employee owned company – every employee has skin in the game.

Assembly Mechanics are assigned to one of the following areas:

• Pneumatic Shop
• Hydraulic Shop
• Hose Shop
• Power Unit Shop
• Strut Shop
• Panel Shop

Specific responsibilities:

• Assemble, test and service customized mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical/hydraulic or electrical components.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and technical specifications.
• Manage workflow to maintain accordance with customer-required dates.
• Perform general mechanical tasks, including basic welding, torch, grinding, painting, etc.
• Maintain records as required (assembly routers, quality, dimensional checks, testing, etc.).
• Properly control, store, maintain, and secure assets (inventory, tools, machinery consumables, etc.).
• Fabricate and install high-pressure tubing using standard fittings.
• Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the shop area.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment within the establishment such as test stands, saws, and paint booth.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems.
• Disassemble machinery and repair or replace broken parts.
• Dismantle, test, and analyze malfunctioning equipment, hand tools, and power tools to locate defects.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Monitor the functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards/problems and the potential need for adjustments, repairs, or replacement.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Training

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Forklift license preferred.
• Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or combination of technical education and experience preferred.
• Fluid Power Society Certification for mechanic or technician preferred.

Experience:

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding and spray booth painting experience (Military specifications and/or ABS standards preferred).
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of electrical processes and procedures.
• Assembling, testing, and servicing hydraulic components.
• Ability to implement mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to read, write, and use general math applications in order to read schematics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical circuits.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic control systems schematics/blueprints.
• Ability to use measuring instruments (i.e. torque wrenches, calipers, squares, scales, pressure and torque gauges, vibration sensing devices, temperature indicators, and measuring tape) to ensure components/systems are within required tolerance and specifications.
• Full understanding of imperial and metric measuring systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs (for trouble shooting and diagnostics) preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and policies preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit GCC offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.