Mechanical Assembler - 2 shift

Skilled Trades

Dallas, TX Contract To Hire Sep 2, 2026

Mechanical Assembler Department: Modular Power Buildings | Second Shift

Location: Dallas, Texas (in-facility production role)

Role Type: Full-time

About Our Client Our client manufactures prefabricated modular power buildings and equipment enclosures, supporting industries that rely on pre-built, factory-tested power infrastructure. Production takes place in a shop/manufacturing environment where mechanical and electrical assembly teams work side by side to build units to drawing and quality specifications.

Job Description This role supports the production of prefabricated modular power buildings and equipment enclosures, installing mechanical and electrical components, completing basic wiring and hardware assembly, and ensuring each unit is built safely and in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. The Mechanical Assembler will work closely with electrical assemblers, welders, quality personnel, and production leadership to meet daily production goals in a fast-paced shop environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable reading blueprints and assembly drawings, working hands-on with common shop tools, and maintaining consistent quality and attendance on a second-shift schedule.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assemble modular buildings, equipment enclosures, frames, panels, doors, and related components
• Install electrical components, cable tray, supports, brackets, hardware, and basic wiring inside manufactured enclosures
• Read and follow blueprints, mechanical drawings, work instructions, bills of material, and assembly diagrams
• Measure, mark, drill, cut, fasten, align, and torque components using hand, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical tools
• Verify dimensions, fit, alignment, and workmanship throughout the assembly process
• Identify material shortages, damaged parts, drawing conflicts, and quality concerns and report them promptly
• Maintain accurate production records and follow established safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures
• Work closely with electrical assemblers, welders, quality personnel, and production leadership to meet daily goals

Required Experience/Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of mechanical assembly, manufacturing, construction, equipment installation, or related experience
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret basic blueprints or assembly drawings
• Experience using drills, impact drivers, grinders, saws, torque tools, and other common shop tools
• Ability to work a second-shift schedule and maintain dependable attendance
• Ability to follow detailed instructions while working safely in a fast-paced production environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience assembling modular buildings, electrical enclosures, switchgear, data-center equipment, or industrial skids
• Experience installing electrical equipment, cable tray, conduit supports, or control panels
• Forklift, overhead-crane, or rigging experience

Education High school diploma or GED required.

Physical and Work Environment

• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier components
• Ability to work around production equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment

Call-to-Action Apply Now — join our second-shift team building the modular power infrastructure of the future!

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