Assembly Mechanic

Busch Vacuum LLC has direct-hire opportunities at our Virginia Beach, VA location!

As a Assembly Mechanic, you will mechanically assemble systems and connect electrical components, controls, and panels safely in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Assembly mechanics will conform to schematics and blueprints that meet quality standards.

If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a mechanical aptitude, looking to join an amazing team, apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why Busch Vacuum is an amazing place to work!

Job Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sit-down forklifts while maintaining daily inspection sheets
• Maintain high quality standards of products
• Weld carbon steel piping, weld and fabricate structural modifications
• Prepare time, production and inventory records as required
• Maintain qualification and management authorization to work within the limited approach boundary of electrically energized circuits
• Verify safe electrical wiring of pumps and systems prior to energizing circuits for test
• Install appropriate boundaries and signage for affected employees prior to energizing electrical circuits
• Electrically energize circuits for pumps and systems to record amperages and voltages as necessary
• Maintain authorized status for lock out/tag out practices and maintain appropriate training and classifications to perform assigned tasks
• Facilitate above processes and procedures while maintaining measurable and productive output
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement and Lean activities to improve flow and reduce waste

Required Experience

Education:                            

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Associate's Degree (two year college or Electrical Trade school): Preferred

Experience:                          

2 plus years of experience in heavy industrial assembly or equivalent trade school: Required
1 plus years of experience in hands-on assembly or service of vacuum systems or related equipment and at least 1 years of related warehousing experience: Preferred Ability to read and understand complicated mechanical drawings/specifications, measurement instrumentation and gauges: Preferred

Computer Skills:                  

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel): Preferred

Certifications & Licenses:

Must maintain a Driver's License 

Personal Qualifications

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Must be detail, goal, and safety oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must pass respirator fit test (annual retesting required)
  • Must be willing to maintain facial hair to a minimum for respirator fitment
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Physical Requirements
  • Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
  • Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying to 50lbs and pushing/pulling up to 100lbs.
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

• Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. From machinist to manager, from mechanical engineering to marketing, from Maulburg to Montreal. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.