Job Description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly, fitting, testing, troubleshooting, and inspection of precision mechanical and electro-mechanical products supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial manufacturing programs. This position requires a skilled tradesperson capable of interpreting engineering drawings, assembling complex components, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring products meet strict quality and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical components from engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
Utilize hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic presses, arbor presses, torque tools, and measuring equipment.
Perform precision fitting, drilling, tapping, reaming, fastening, staking, riveting, bonding, and press-fit operations.
Install bearings, bushings, seals, pins, fasteners, springs, electrical connectors, and other precision components.
Perform soldering, wiring, cable termination, and basic electrical assembly when required.
Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, functional, and operational testing using multimeters, test fixtures, and specialized testing equipment.
Troubleshoot assembly issues and recommend corrective actions.
Identify defective parts, nonconforming materials, and process improvements.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly prints, bills of material (BOMs), and military specifications.
Maintain accurate production records and inspection documentation.
Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments including:
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Height gauges
- Pin gauges
- Thread gauges
- Torque measuring devices
Work closely with Engineering, Machining, Quality, and Production departments to resolve manufacturing issues.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following 5S principles.
Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and DoD manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Proficient with hand and power tools.
Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

Experience with Department of Defense manufacturing.
IPC soldering experience.
Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies.
Experience assembling machined aluminum and steel components.
Familiarity with military specifications and quality systems.
Forklift and overhead crane experience.
Basic computer skills for production documentation.

Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in:

Mechanical assembly
Precision fitting
Electrical soldering
Wiring and cable routing
Press operations
Bearing installation
Hydraulic assembly
Pneumatic assembly
Blueprint interpretation
Inspection techniques
Quality verification
Root cause troubleshooting
Lean manufacturing principles
Continuous improvement
Safe operation of manufacturing equipment

Equipment Used

Hand tools
Pneumatic tools
Electric power tools
Hydraulic presses
Arbor presses
Torque wrenches
Torque screwdrivers
Drill presses
Band saws
Belt sanders
Soldering stations
Multimeters
Continuity testers
Test fixtures
Calipers
Micrometers
Height gauges
Thread gauges
Pin gauges
Hoists and overhead cranes

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