Precision Assembly Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Fives Group is currently seeking a Precision Assembly Specialist.

About Fives Group:
Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is a 200 hundred year industrial engineering group that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors.  In 2025, Fives achieved sales of $2.5 billion with a team of close to 9,500 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries. 

Accountability:
The Precision Assembly Technician will have strong mechanical skills with an appreciation of electrical assembly, within the machine tool or similar manufacturing industry. In this role, you will play an essential part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with engineering and supply chain for the assembly and testing of complex high-precision machine tools, sub-assemblies and components.

Scope and Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members.
• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Flexibility to travel as needed to customer sites to build, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain for the entire lifecycle of the machine.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively within a team to meet assembly objectives with minimal supervision.
• Reviewing assembly instructions, part prints, layouts, and parts lists for precise assembly execution.
• Gathering and preparing necessary parts, tools, and materials for assembly processes.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions to assemble machines and components according to specified guidelines and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Utilize precision metrology devices such as dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, artifacts, granites, for assembly.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools, such as taps, reamers, files, and air/electric-powered tools.
• Assemble a variety of machinery, including sophisticated systems and custom prototypes.
• Perform machine assembly setups and verifying order specifications through rigorous inspections and measurements.
• Identify and track build issues and work with cross-functional teams for improvements and resolution.
• Testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting assemblies to guarantee optimal functionality and performance.
• Participate in and provide feedback during the design review process.
• Assist in the training and development of less experienced team members to enhance overall team expertise.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork for each assembly operation.
• Support additional tasks such as loading/unloading heavy components, machine dismantling, and field installations as required.

Experience

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience as an Assembly Technician in the machine tool industry, diesel mechanics, aerospace maintenance or a related clean environment field.
• Strong mechanical skills with appreciation of electrical assembly; the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient in using various metrology devices, hand and power tools relevant to assembly tasks.

Benefits:
Hired employees will receive great benefits along with an extremely competitive compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Holidays, Personal Time Off and 401K & IRA and more.