Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Clayton Services is searching for an Assembly Technician to join a thriving company in the Northwest Houston area. The Assembly Technician will assemble, inspect, and test mechanical equipment while following established procedures, technical specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Job Type: Temp-to-Hire Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hour Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Assembly Technician Responsibilities:

• Assemble equipment and mechanical components according to approved work procedures, technical drawings, specifications, checklists, and torque requirements.
• Safely torque and untorque threaded connections using approved tools and procedures.
• Inspect parts and components before and after assembly to verify proper condition, fit, alignment, and installation.
• Identify and report damaged, defective, missing, or incorrect components.
• Perform or assist with functional equipment testing.
• Travel to external partner facilities for equipment testing when required.
• Document assembly, inspection, testing results, and completed work orders.
• Report assembly issues, test failures, damaged parts, and other quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Properly use and maintain hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, and assigned company equipment.
• Follow all company and external partner safety procedures and site-access requirements.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, protective footwear, and task-specific PPE.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and other team members.

Assembly Technician Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills.
• Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and basic measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, work procedures, checklists, and specified torque values.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to recognize damaged, defective, missing, or incorrectly installed components.
• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and documenting assembly, inspection, and testing activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to external testing locations as needed.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive mechanical tasks, including applying the force necessary to torque and untorque threaded connections.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, equipment, parts, and materials as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Assembly Technician Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous mechanical assembly, manufacturing, oilfield equipment, electronics assembly, or equipment testing experience preferred.
• Experience using torque tools, calipers, micrometers, or other inspection and measuring equipment preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record may be required when operating a company vehicle.

Assembly Technician - Immediate need. Apply today!