Assembly Tech​/Installer

Position

HP Fairfield (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Installer to join its team in Hopkinton, NH. This is a full‑time opportunity on 1st shift, 10‑hour days, Monday through Thursday.

The Assembly Technician / Installer will mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, hydraulic hoses and/or tanks according to specifications and blueprints, using appropriate drills, welder, torches, band saw and other tools as necessary with fairly close supervision.

• Lay out, position, align and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack‑weld parts to secure in position.
• Set up equipment and weld parts for mounting tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc.
• Perform at least one of the three primary functions:
  • Welding – Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts using appropriate tools and equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, handle stands, valve stands, and any other parts and equipment according to blueprint.
  • Electrical – Install electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes, while following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. Test all installed equipment and wiring to determine proper functioning.
  • Hydraulics – Select equipment, plan layout, and assemble or install hydraulics on equipment according to blueprints.
  • Assist with installation of equipment in truck cabs as necessary.
  • Perform other miscellaneous tasks as required by the Installation Team Leader.

• Basic welding and fabricating skills.
• Experience with torches, electric drills, reamers and band saw.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics.
• Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and series of numbers.
• Ability to perform the four arithmetic operations with like, common and decimal fractions.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Ability to perform fairly repetitive duties and tasks according to set procedures, interacting with people only when it is routine.
• Commitment to teamwork.

• High School Diploma—preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of related experience.

Work performed in a metal manufacturing production environment, with frequent standing, twisting, bending, stooping, and climbing in and around metal fabricated parts. Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 35 pounds alone, and >35 pounds with assistance. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required parts and operate production assembly equipment (hand tools, power tools, forklift truck, etc.).

Interested individuals should apply for this opportunity through the About section of the HP Fairfield website ().

HP Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.