Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Department: Assembly Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swagelok Northern California

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: $23.88 - $35.83 / hour

Description

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for performing standard mechanical assembly tasks, inspections, and basic measurements in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, and company quality standards. Working with minimal guidance, this role builds accurate, conforming assemblies while beginning to sequence own tasks and identify routine issues. The Mechanical Assembly Technician collaborates closely with teammates and supervisors to support on-time, quality production, and contributes to a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Successful individuals in this role demonstrate mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through on standard work. As proficiency increases, the position expands in scope to include more complex assemblies, pressure/hydrostatic testing, equipment troubleshooting, and mentoring of less experienced technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly Execution & Quality

• Perform standard mechanical assembly tasks with minimal guidance, following work instructions, engineering drawings, and Swagelok Certified Process (CP) requirements.
• Sequence own tasks and identify simple issues during the assembly process.
• Conduct basic inspections and measurements to confirm part and assembly conformity.
• Apply standard work and self-checks for accuracy, and follow quality documentation reliably.

Tools & Equipment

• Demonstrate practical mechanical aptitude and correct tool usage, including torque tools and fixturing.
• Use tools correctly and perform simple maintenance or adjustments as needed.

Blueprints, Documentation & Production Systems

• Read and interpret basic blueprints, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) with growing accuracy.
• Enter accurate production information into production or inventory systems with minimal assistance.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Complete housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain an efficient, accurate, and tidy facility.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles daily and identify minor process inefficiencies; maintain a tidy workspace and identify potential hazards.
• Identify and participate in continual process improvements.

Planning, Collaboration & Professional Development

• Manage daily workload independently and adjust when minor delays occur.
• Achieve Quality Objectives of Ship to Promise, Order Accuracy, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Follow company processes and standard work procedures.
• Align daily activities to company vision, mission, values, strategies, and goals.
• Adapt to changes in circumstances, direction, strategy, and work environment.
• Demonstrate passion, active listening, and empathy in all interactions to achieve the company's quality vision to be our customer's favorite story and greatest competitive advantage.
• Develop skills through external and internal training, continuing education, and job rotation, as relevant and assigned.

Certified Process (CP) Requirements

• Maintain the Certified Processes (CPs) required for this level

Skills, Competencies, Education, & Work Experience

Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical Assembly Execution. Performs standard assemblies with minimal guidance; sequences own tasks and identifies simple issues.
• Tool & Equipment Use. Demonstrates practical mechanical aptitude and correct tool usage, including torque tools and fixturing; performs simple maintenance or adjustments.
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation. Reads and interprets basic blueprints, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) with growing accuracy.
• Quality & Standard Work Compliance. Applies standard work and self-checks for accuracy; follows quality documentation reliably.
• Lean Principles. Applies lean manufacturing principles daily and identifies minor process inefficiencies; maintains a tidy workspace and identifies potential hazards.
• Production Systems. Enters accurate production information into production or inventory systems with minimal assistance.
• Work Planning. Manages daily workload independently and adjusts when minor delays occur.
• Basic Math & English Skills. Applies foundational math and reading skills to interpret work instructions and complete production documentation.
• Accountability. Meets commitments consistently with fewer reminders; acknowledges mistakes and takes corrective action when prompted.
• Collaboration. Engages in group problem-solving and shows openness to different viewpoints; resolves minor disagreements respectfully.
• Effective Communication. Conveys updates clearly and adjusts communication style for the audience; checks for understanding.
• Growth Mindset. Seeks feedback proactively, demonstrates persistence through challenges, and tries new approaches.

Education & Work Experience
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or production environment, or equivalent education/training
• Basic ability to read and interpret work instructions and assembly drawings, with guidance
• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools
• Basic math and English skills sufficient to read work instructions and complete production documentation

Preferred:

• Certification for assemblies
• Two (2) or more years of experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience reading and interpreting assembly drawings, work instructions, blueprints, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or ISO-controlled environment
• Hydrostatic/pressure testing exposure
• Basic understanding of tube bending
• eDrawing use

Benefits

• 100% covered employee Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Up to 80% dependent coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan & Company Matching up to 4%
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $50/month
• Professional Coaching