Production Assembly Technician

Production Assembly Technician

Location: Papillion, NE

Salary Compensation: $20.00-$30.00 per hour | $42,000-$63,000 annually (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100-700 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: 2-5 years electrical/mechanical assembly, wiring/color-coded connections, blueprint reading, measuring tools, drill press/cut-off saw use, soldering a plus, quality checks, 5S, and willingness to certify on forklift/overhead crane

Position Overview

This position builds industrial electro-mechanical reel products by assembling structural, mechanical, and electrical components according to production documentation, drawings, wiring instructions, and quality standards. The work requires pride in workmanship, careful attention to detail, and the ability to solve practical assembly problems in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be self-directed, quality-minded, and comfortable using production tools, measurement devices, wiring instructions, and shop procedures to complete accurate assemblies. The role may also provide input to engineering, manufacturing, sales, or service teams when product, drawing, or customer-specific issues need clarification.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical, structural, and electrical components into finished reel products according to work orders, drawings, and instructions.
• Install wiring and connect color-coded wires following wiring specifications and production requirements.
• Operate shop tools and equipment such as cut-off saws, drill presses, hand tools, power tools, and assembly fixtures.
• Test, adjust, inspect, and verify electrical and mechanical assemblies for fit, function, and quality.
• Review diagrams, production orders, and customer requirements; escalate unclear or incorrect information to supervisors or engineering.
• Check the accuracy of information from engineering, sales, and manufacturing to help ensure the finished product meets customer expectations.
• Communicate corrections or changes so future builds are consistent and quality issues are not repeated.
• Support field service or start-up opportunities when needed and qualified.
• Maintain 5S, safety, quality, and environmental practices in the work area.

Background and Skills

High school diploma or GED required; related technical training or assembly experience preferred.

Two to five years of electrical or mechanical assembly experience is strongly preferred.

Experience operating cut-off saws, drill presses, hand tools, and power tools.

Ability to use measurement devices and perform basic shop math with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Blueprint, drawing, wiring-document, or procedure-reading experience is a plus.

Soldering experience is a plus.

Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Willingness and ability to complete in-house forklift and overhead crane certification before operating required equipment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Manufacturing environment with regular standing, walking, reaching, handling parts, and working near moving mechanical equipment.

Must be able to lift and move heavy items as required by the role and follow safe material-handling procedures.

Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus are important for quality and assembly work.

Occasional exposure to humidity, fumes, airborne particles, or moderate shop noise may occur.

Equal Opportunity / Safety Notice: Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation and must follow workplace safety, quality, and conduct standards.