National Recovery Technologies ("NRT") located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing optical sorting technology. Since our inception in 1981, our people have been industry thought-leaders and technology innovators, focused on quality of manufacturing and a strong commitment to customer service. An equipment manufacturing and engineering company, NRT provides cutting edge sorting solutions to the recycling industry. NRT is a world leader in waste and recycling sorting and automation technology deployed worldwide NRT has the world's largest installed capacity in PET plastic reclamation plants.
NRT is looking for an Assembly Technician with experience in electro-mechanical assembly to join the team in Nashville, TN.
In this position, you will be responsible for assembling and manufacturing original equipment sold into the waste recycling industry. You will primarily use your hands, as well as hand and power tools, for mechanical assembly methods, wiring and electrical component installation, pneumatic components, as well as systems testing and factory acceptance testing. You will also perform soldering and minor circuit board assembly. You will also complete assigned work using measuring equipment such as tape measure, scale, hands-on training, schematics, drawings, SOPs, and verbal instructions.
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High school diploma or GED equivalent
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Related training or a minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical or manufacturing assembly and sub-assembly of components that range from simple to complex
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Experience working electro-mechanical assembly and sub-assembly a plus
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Basic print reading and basic math skills
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Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, measuring tools, volt meters, etc.
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Experience operating other equipment including band saw, drill press, and forklift
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Experience utilizing computers and other electronic devices such as cameras
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Assertive, self-starter and able to work as an individual and in a group
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Willingness to learn
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Assembling various elements of optical sorting equipment according to work-ticket, CAD drawings, pictograms, verbal, and written directions, from sub-assemblies to whole machine
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Working with, building and constructing pneumatic valve component assemblies and ejection sub-assemblies
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Working with, building and constructing wire assemblies and wire routings. Installing wire harnesses and assemblies into wire ways or conduit. Terminating wires and wire assemblies
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Soldering and assembling basic components onto circuit boards
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Operating power tools such as hand saws, drills, drill press, band saw and air tools
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Utilizing manual hand tools such as screwdriver, pliers, wrenches and pipe wrenches, rivet pliers, soldering equipment, cutting devices, etc.
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Utilizing tape measures, rulers, squares, other basic measuring devices
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Utilizing volt meters and internal electronic test fixtures to diagnose and solve issues
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Performing testing of components and assemblies, as well as self-monitoring work to maintain quality standards
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Executing on instructions for completing tasks on time, in full, and to quality standards
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Ensuring workstation, tools and toolbox are clean and maintained
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Cleaning machines in preparation for shipment to customer location
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Competitive pay
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Comprehensive benefits program including but not limited to Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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401(k) Plan with company match
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Tuition reimbursement
Please visit our career page at (www.JoinBHS.com) to apply and learn more.
NRT will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, we do not offer VISA sponsorship or transfers at this time, unless specifically noted in the posting.
NRT participates in the E-Verify program.
NRT is an Equal Opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.