Electrical / Mechanical Assembler
1 day ago
Amherst
Job Description Job Title Electrical / Mechanical Assembler Location Buffalo, NY Department Manufacturing / Production / Assembly Employment Type Full-Time | Non-Exempt Company Overview GTI Energy designs and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage systems, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Our Buffalo facility is a fast-growing industrial manufacturing site focused on fabrication, welding, paint, electrical integration, mechanical assembly, and final system build. We are hiring skilled hands-on talent who want long-term careers in advanced manufacturing. Position Overview GTI Energy is seeking an Electrical / Mechanical Assembler to support the hands-on build of complex industrial products and modular systems. The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling mechanical components, installing electrical hardware, routing wiring, mounting equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring products are built safely and accurately. The ideal Electrical / Mechanical Assembler has experience in industrial manufacturing, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, HVAC, maintenance, construction trades, or similar hands-on environments. The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler must be dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working with tools, drawings, and production schedules. Key Responsibilities Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Mechanical Assembly • The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler will assemble frames, brackets, doors, hardware, ducting, insulation, and structural components into finished products, • Perform drilling, cutting, fastening, bolting, grinding, mounting, and mechanical fit-up activities, • Install pumps, fans, louvers, hinges, supports, and other industrial mechanical equipment, • Ensure assemblies meet dimensional and quality requirements Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Electrical Assembly • The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler will install electrical components including panels, disconnects, junction boxes, lights, sensors, and controls, • Route cable, pull wire, secure harnesses, and support conduit installation as qualified, • Assist with grounding, cable management, and labeling activities, • Use meters and testing tools to verify continuity and basic functionality Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Blueprint Reading • Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions, • Follow revision-controlled drawings and production documentation, • Identify missing materials, drawing issues, or fit-up concerns and escalate appropriately Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Tools & Equipment • Safely operate hand tools, drills, saws, impacts, grinders, torque tools, and measuring devices, • Use tape measures, levels, calipers, and inspection tools, • Support material staging, movement, and workstation organization Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Quality & Safety • The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler must build products to quality standards supporting First Pass Yield (FPY), • Follow OSHA safety standards, PPE requirements, and plant safety procedures, • Meet production schedules, takt time goals, and throughput expectations, • Maintain a clean and organized workstation using 5S principles Electrical / Mechanical Assembler – Teamwork & Growth • Work closely with Welders, Electricians, Fabricators, Supervisors, Engineers, and Quality teams, • Support rework, punch-list items, prototype builds, and urgent customer orders, • Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Kaizen initiatives, • The Electrical / Mechanical Assembler will have opportunities for advancement into Lead, Technician, or Supervisor roles Required Qualifications • 2+ years of experience as an Electrical / Mechanical Assembler, Industrial Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Industrial Technician, HVAC Installer, Maintenance Technician, or related role, • Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, or assembly drawings, • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment, • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, • Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, and work in an industrial environment, • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Preferred Qualifications • Experience as an Electrical / Mechanical Assembler in industrial manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or modular systems environments, • Experience with wiring, conduit, panel builds, pumps, fans, HVAC, piping, or mechanical installation