Assembly Operator - Mechanical Production Technician - 2nd Shift (Wind Turbines)

TL;DR

Assembly Operator - Mechanical Production Technician - 2nd Shift (Wind Turbines) (mechanical assembly/wind energy): Building structural and mechanical wind turbine components, including nacelles, hubs, gearboxes, bearings, and drive trains, with an accent on precision assembly, tool operation, and safety compliance. Focus on interpreting engineering drawings, performing alignment and torqueing, troubleshooting production issues, and improving assembly quality in a heavy-manufacturing environment.

Location: West Branch, Iowa, United States; onsite, 2nd shift

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures wind turbines and clean-power solutions for renewable energy generation.

What you will do

• Assemble structural and mechanical wind turbine components using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and overhead cranes.
• Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation to complete accurate builds.
• Perform torquing, alignment, fit-up, material handling, and inspections for gearboxes, bearings, shafts, nacelles, and hubs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area while meeting assigned production benchmarks.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams on process improvements, audits, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Support other production areas, including electrical assembly, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with mechanical certifications or technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with wind turbine, automotive, or industrial equipment assembly.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and ability to obtain and maintain required crane operator certification.
• Fluent English is required to follow safety instructions and communicate with supervisors and colleagues; respiratory fit testing and work at heights are required.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the ISO 9000:2000 Quality System.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused, team-oriented production environment built around integrity, respect, colleagueship, and ownership.
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, and student debt repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, employee assistance, gym membership reimbursement, and legal and pet insurance options.