Senior Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Assembly Technician Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Assembly Technician performs complex, hands-on manufacturing and assembly work for custom fluid systems and related products. This role combines strong mechanical skills with electrical and electronic troubleshooting to build, test, inspect, and improve products safely and accurately. The technician works independently on challenging assignments while supporting team productivity and consistent quality.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, assemble, and fabricate custom products in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Perform manual tube bending, tube preparation, fitting installation, and related fluid-system assembly tasks.
• Assemble, wire, inspect, and test electrical and electromechanical components, including sensors, switches, and control devices.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and basic PLC-related issues; interpret inputs/outputs, wiring diagrams, and equipment faults.
• Use hand tools, calibrated measuring equipment, test instruments, and production equipment safely and correctly.
• Perform in-process checks, document test/inspection results, identify nonconforming product, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Read and apply mechanical drawings, schematics, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with production leads, quality, and engineering to resolve build challenges and recommend practical process improvements.
• Support cross-training, standard work, 5S, and daily workstation readiness; maintain accurate production records.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete applicable company safety, quality, assembly, and product-specific qualification requirements.
• Maintain qualifications for assigned fabrication, assembly, inspection, and test processes.
• Learn and follow controlled procedures and electronic documentation requirements in company systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with precision assembly, manual tube bending, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, electronics, wiring, sensors, and common diagnostic instruments.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, including basic I/O diagnostics and fault identification; programming experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing instructions.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, ownership of quality, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Comfort with computers and digital production, quality, and documentation systems.

CULTURE:

Alignment of company cultural fit based on values, beliefs, and behaviors identified as:

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Quality
• Continuous Improvement
• Respect for the Individual
• Innovation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All associates are expected to maintain a neat and orderly workspace while working together to keep common areas clean.
• Frequently engages in activities that require the use of hands for typing, handling, or feeling objects, reaching with hands and arms.
• Engage in effective verbal communication and active listening.
• Lift and/or move objects 5-25lbs occasionally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk sit or stoop.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision; color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical Degree (2 yr.) preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant hands-on assembly, fabrication, electromechanical assembly, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical assembly and technical troubleshooting required.
• Experience with manual tube bending, electrical wiring/testing, and PLC-related troubleshooting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with technical documentation and meet defined safety and quality standards required.
• Technical diploma, associate degree, relevant apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a visual acuity exam including color vision.
• May have occasional travel to other offices.

ACOS Enterprises, LLC dba Swagelok Georgia | Jacksonville | South Carolina is a drug-free employer and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.