Mechanical Assembler
Posted 2026-10-16 · Verified live 2026-10-17
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Mechanical Assembler
Our Bethlehem facility is growing, and we are looking for a Mechanical Assembler to join our team!
The Mechanical Assembler will plan and perform highly diversified functions necessary to assemble, disassemble, hydrotest, mount, align and pipe a wide variety of assemblies, rotors and equipment. Documented process and procedure driven, delivering top quality products safely to our customers.
Location: Bethlehem, PA (on-site)
Salary: $25.00 - $27.00
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge
- Assembly & Fitting: Assemble, disassemble, mount, align, and pipe complex rotating equipment and rotors using technical drawings and sketches. Perform torquing, sealing, gasket cutting, and bedplate drilling/tapping. Close tolerance fit up of critical components.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct hydrotesting, and balancing; troubleshoot issues and hand fit or replace parts as needed.
- Equipment Operation: Operate hand tools, machine tools (mag drills, laser alignment equipment, balancing machine), piping benders, torque guns, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and surface prep equipment.
- Material Handling: Move materials safely across the facility, using overhead cranes, jib cranes and forklifts following all facility safety protocols.
- Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, and strictly follow all PPE and safety guidelines.
What You Bring
- Mechanical assembly, piping/tubing, and equipment alignment experience.
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, manuals, and technical procedures.
- Proficiency with hand, machine pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, digital torque wrenches, digital torque guns, dial/button indicators, hydraulic torque tools.
- Basic computer skills for daily time keeping sheets and viewing technical drawings and blueprints.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience.Automotive, small engine repair, mechanical ability is greatly beneficial for this role.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs frequently. Pulling a torque wrench up to 1,000 FT-LBS.
- Strong initiative, troubleshooting skills, critical attention to details, communication skills, adaptability skills and a safety-first mindset.
- Must be a US citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining DOD security clearance.
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.
For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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