Mechanical Assembler

About the role

Philadelphia Gear is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to join its team and work on the assembly, testing, disassembly, inspection, and painting of enclosed drive gearboxes for the Energy, Infrastructure and Defense sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform labor activities in the assembly and test departments, including gearbox assembly, testing, deburring, cleaning and painting.
• Disassemble and inspect gearboxes, report discrepancies to Engineering, and help eliminate waste and reduce cycle time.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve assembly/test issues quickly.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0‑2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lb, stand, walk, climb and use hands effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic mathematical ability.
• US citizenship or legal authorization to work in an ITAR‑controlled environment.

Required skills

• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of gearboxes.
• Testing, inspection, deburring, cleaning and painting of mechanical components.
• Basic problem‑solving and ability to follow written, oral or diagram instructions.