Cell Technician – 1st Shift

Work Location: Elyria, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $19.85 per hour for candidates with less than one year of experience. Candidates with at least one year of hands-on mechanical assembly experience may qualify for $21.00 per hour.
Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Experience Required: Entry-level candidates are eligible. At least one year of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Education Required: High school diploma or GED
Eligibility: U.S. person status required
Pre-Employment Screening: Background screening, employment and education verification, and two drug screenings required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cell Technician to perform mechanical assembly and testing in a manufacturing production cell.

The selected candidate will complete routine and complex assemblies with minimal supervision, operate test equipment, and accurately record test results. This position uses gauges and other measuring instruments to verify that finished assemblies meet customer specifications and dimensional requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble components using approved techniques and established procedures.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.
• Operate required test equipment, verify its calibration status, and record test readings accurately.
• Conduct test audits and verify that finished assemblies meet applicable specifications.
• Use gauges and other measuring instruments to verify dimensions.
• Make adjustments to correct irregular or nonconforming assemblies.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tooling as directed.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team members to meet production requirements and ensure tooling and hardware are available.
• Assist or instruct coworkers in daily activities as needed.
• Develop proficiency in new assembly and testing assignments.
• Follow established safety and quality procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area free of foreign object debris.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. person status.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and understand written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to document test results accurately.
• Manual dexterity for assembly and testing tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new assembly and testing procedures.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment screening.
• Ability to work onsite in Elyria, Ohio, during the designated first-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

• Onsite manufacturing and testing environment in Elyria, Ohio.
• Regular use of assembly tooling, test equipment, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Work includes routine and complex assembly, dimensional verification, and documentation of test results.
• Compliance with established safety, quality, and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention procedures.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical assembly and testing
• Assembly drawing and work instruction interpretation
• Test equipment operation and calibration verification
• Precision measurement and dimensional verification
• Accurate test documentation
• Identification and correction of assembly irregularities
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-funded defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance.
• Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
• Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.