Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly, fitting, testing, troubleshooting, and inspection of precision mechanical and electro-mechanical products supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial manufacturing programs. This position requires a skilled tradesperson capable of interpreting engineering drawings, assembling complex components, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring products meet strict quality and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical components from engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures.

Utilize hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic presses, arbor presses, torque tools, and measuring equipment.

Perform precision fitting, drilling, tapping, reaming, fastening, staking, riveting, bonding, and press-fit operations.

Install bearings, bushings, seals, pins, fasteners, springs, electrical connectors, and other precision components.

Perform soldering, wiring, cable termination, and basic electrical assembly when required.

Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, functional, and operational testing using multimeters, test fixtures, and specialized testing equipment.

Troubleshoot assembly issues and recommend corrective actions.

Identify defective parts, nonconforming materials, and process improvements.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly prints, bills of material (BOMs), and military specifications.

Maintain accurate production records and inspection documentation.

Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments including:

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Torque measuring devices

Work closely with Engineering, Machining, Quality, and Production departments to resolve manufacturing issues.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following 5S principles.

Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and DoD manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.

Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Proficient with hand and power tools.

Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

Experience with Department of Defense manufacturing.

IPC soldering experience.

Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies.

Experience assembling machined aluminum and steel components.

Familiarity with military specifications and quality systems.

Forklift and overhead crane experience.

Basic computer skills for production documentation.

Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in:

Mechanical assembly

Precision fitting

Electrical soldering

Wiring and cable routing

Press operations

Bearing installation

Hydraulic assembly

Pneumatic assembly

Blueprint interpretation

Inspection techniques

Quality verification

Root cause troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing principles

Continuous improvement

Safe operation of manufacturing equipment

Equipment Used

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Electric power tools

Hydraulic presses

Arbor presses

Torque wrenches

Torque screwdrivers

Drill presses

Band saws

Belt sanders

Soldering stations

Multimeters

Continuity testers

Test fixtures

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Pin gauges

Hoists and overhead cranes