Mechanical Production Technician

Nordex Group

Assembly Operator - Mechanical Production Technician at Nordex building components for wind turbines. Assembling mechanical parts, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the production process.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeWest Branch • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble mechanical components of wind turbines using hand tools, power tools, and overhead cranes.
Follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to ensure accurate builds.
Perform torquing, alignment, and fit-up of large components such as gearboxes, bearings, and shafts.
Conduct safety inspections and maintain a clean, organized work area to present work related injuries.
Exceed our production benchmarks by completing specific tasks within the designated timeframe, playing a key role in the collective success of our team objectives.
Handle materials by lifting, positioning, and/or removing them from the work area as needed.
Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to improve assembly processes.
Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support other production areas as needed and as assigned by the supervisor.
In coordination with PQA and Engineering Departments, conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of potential production problems.
Assist electrical assembly operators as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required.
Mechanical certifications or technical training.
3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly or heavy manufacturing.
Ability to read work instructions.
Experience in wind turbine, automotive, or industrial equipment assembly.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks.
Responsible and accountable for actions and decisions.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to read mechanical blueprints and technical documentation.
Experience with overhead crane operation.
Ability to achieve and maintain crane operator certification (Required).
Proficiency in using torque tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and measuring instruments.
Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test (as Required).
Working at heights.
Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Student Debt Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental Leave
Calm Subscription
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Accident Insurance
Legal Plans
Spot Pet Insurance
Auto and Home Insurance
And much more…

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical assemblytorquingalignmentfit-upoverhead crane operationreading mechanical blueprintsusing torque toolsusing pneumatic toolsusing hydraulic toolsusing measuring instruments

Soft Skills

strong mechanical aptitudecommitment to safetyteam-orientedstrong work ethicresponsibilityaccountabilitypositive attitudewillingness to learndedication to completing taskscollaboration

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDmechanical certificationscrane operator certificationrespiratory fit test