Assembly Technician

Assembly TechnicianSystem One is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician. The General Assembly team is responsible for assembling machined and fabricated components into complete products or sub-assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. Assembly roles progress from entry-level mechanical assembly to highly complex, tight-tolerance assembly, team leadership, and process improvement support.ResponsibilitiesPerform mechanical assembly of machined and fabricated components using hand tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and approved assembly methods.Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, torque specifications, and quality documentation.Verify fit, alignment, torque, dimensional accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the assembly process.Complete required assembly documentation accurately and support first article inspections, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.Troubleshoot basic to complex assembly sequencing, fit-up, alignment, and build issues.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material handling requirements.Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, variation, and build cycle time.Mentor or coach junior assemblers when assigned and support standard work within the assembly cell.RequirementsAbility to use hand tools, torque tools, and basic measurement tools safely and effectively.Ability to read and interpret basic to advanced blueprints depending on role level.Understanding of mechanical assembly, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and inspection requirements.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented work instructions.Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production environment.For senior, lead, and specialist roles, demonstrated troubleshooting, mentoring, leadership, or process improvement capability is required.OSHA safety onboarding, including PPE and lockout/tagout awareness.Basic, intermediate, or advanced blueprint reading based on position level.Torque tool training and torque sequencing certification where required.Basic and precision measurement tool competency.Overhead crane certification, where applicable.Advanced GD&T, SPC, quality systems awareness, lean/continuous improvement, and process documentation training for senior, lead, and specialist positions.