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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 Show more Skills
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Assembly Drawingsunmatched
Bandsawunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Component Assemblyunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Drillingunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanical Engineeringunmatched
Electromechanicsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
Military Specificationsunmatched
Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pneumatic Toolsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Solderingunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Test Fixturesunmatched
Testingunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched
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