Production Mechanic

Title : Production Mechanic

Location : Winston Salem, NC

Duration and hire type : Contract to Hire

Overview : Sterling Engineering / Staffing is currently looking for

a Production Mechanic for one of our clients in the Winston Salem, NC area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients.

We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Job Description :

Perform assembly operations using standard work documents, blueprints, safe job procedures, and visual aids within Takt time.

This will require extensive problem-solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs quality inspections, charts quality data
• Monitor quality trends
• This will require extensive problem-solving skills to properly assess and compensate for variations due to incoming part quality, process variations, process changes, engineering changes and part shortages
• Perform maintenance on engines in engine shop as required
• Perform repairs and calibration on all test cell equipment as required
• Uses mechanic’s hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, test equipment, hoists, work platforms
• Electrical / Electronic background or training desired
• Data acquisition / analysis experience desired
• Must have proven mechanical and technical aptitude
• Conduct tests on heavy duty diesel engines using a dynamometer cell and test automation software
• Perform rework without standard work documents as needed
• Follow technical instructions and work closely with engineering staff to assure engines are performing as requested during testing
• Prepare engines for dynamometer cell testing, including replacing components and installing measurement artifacts
• Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits
• Professional experience with camshafts, bearings, gears, and / or high-speed machinery
• Conduct Standard Work audits
• Drive adherence to start -of-shift checklists
• Must be a self-starter and ability to demonstrate strong initiative.
• Capable of interpreting technical instructions, dealing with large degrees of variation with part and process consistency while delivering the highest levels of quality components
• May also be required to operate manual machines such as lathes and grinders

Qualifications and Experience :

• Diesel engine repair / rebuild certification or 5 years practical experience
• Requires high school diploma / GED or technical certification
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office and Data Acquisition software proficiency desired
• Experience in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electronic engine systems
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Debug mechanical, electrical, and software problems
• Travel to other facilities and / or customer locations for engine warrantee / service
• Certified Rigging Trained

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.