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Job Description

Overview

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, focused on sustainable solutions through innovative technology. The Assembler 1 role involves performing assembly operations related to mechanical and hydraulic tasks on drilling rigs and equipment, adhering to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Install and connect hydraulic and mechanical components and systems.
  • Mount, hook-up and connect engines, gear boxes, axles and other power components and units.
  • Assemble mounted hydraulic products including the installation and tightening of common bolts and hydraulic hoses per work instructions.
  • Rigging and lifting of components using a crane.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the assembly area and perform 5S activities.
  • Detect and report defective materials, faulty operation, and unusual conditions to immediate Supervisor.
  • Follow prescribed safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Identify and report safety risks.
  • Maintain work related records and reports.
  • Perform other duties as required or directed.
  • Train new hires.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork for rejected parts.
  • Return to Stock (RTS) non-required parts to the Warehouse.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ years of assembly experience.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Able to use and comprehend specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Knowledge of mechanical components/systems.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic components/systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical components/systems.
  • Basic knowledge of troubleshooting.
  • Basic computer skills including MS Office, ERP Systems, etc.
  • Experience with hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts

Additional Information

  • Work Type: Onsite
  • Shift Timings: Day Shift
  • Work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required while on the production floor.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Discounts
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How this job compares in Garland, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 488 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Garland, TX

We're tracking 16 other active welding openings in Garland, TX right now, from 7 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Garland, or widen the search to Texas.

Epiroc currently has 6 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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