Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Job Description

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