Chassis Technician (General)

Chassis Technician (General)

Job Description

The Chassis Technician (General) assembles, installs, and inspects chassis components in a manufacturing environment, working from engineering drawings, specifications, and detailed work instructions. This role focuses on precise alignment, tight tolerances, and consistent quality control while building complex mechanical and electrical assemblies. The technician collaborates with engineering and maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve issues, maintains accurate documentation, and actively supports safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work on chassis components in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions, ensuring accurate alignment, tight tolerances, and consistent quality control.
• Install and secure mechanical and electrical components, including suspension systems, steering mechanisms, brakes, and wiring harnesses.
• Conduct thorough inspections and quality checks at each stage of the assembly process to identify and correct defects or deviations from standards.
• Diagnose and resolve assembly issues and mechanical problems efficiently, collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly procedures, part numbers, and any modifications made during the assembly process.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
• Perform routine maintenance on assembly equipment and tools to keep them in proper working condition.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing feedback on assembly procedures and suggesting modifications to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Participate in training activities and knowledge-sharing to support continuous improvement and team development.
• Follow manufacturing best practices when creating and following instructions to build complex assemblies with precision.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with chassis assembly, including working with frameworks, structures, or bodies in a manufacturing or automotive setting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow engineering blueprints, drawings, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience assembling complex mechanical and electrical systems with high precision.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed inspections and quality checks to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving mechanical and assembly-related issues in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a diligent and resourceful approach to completing tasks accurately.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Sound judgment and team-oriented problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with suspension systems, steering mechanisms, brakes, and wiring harnesses.
• Comfort with contributing to process improvement activities, including providing feedback and suggesting procedural enhancements.
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous learning to stay current with assembly methods and standards.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on chassis and complex assembly work. You will work with mechanical and electrical components, using assembly tools and equipment and following detailed engineering documentation. The position involves hands-on, shop-floor activities that require adherence to safety protocols and careful handling of parts and tools. Work is typically performed on-site in a production facility, collaborating closely with engineering, maintenance, and other assembly team members in a structured and process-driven setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Garden Grove,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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