Shop Assembly Technician

Job description 

At Torr Technologies, the customer is the center of our business. We are a small, locally owned manufacturing company who services customers across multiple industries all over the world, including aerospace. Our diverse customer base ranges from very large well-known companies to small hobbyists completing projects out of their garage. Our team prides themselves on providing the same level of service to each of them to deliver a consistent, positive experience to every one of our customers. 

As a Shop Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for reading detailed drawings and assembling tools and assemblies designed to meet the requirements defined by the customer. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical and technical skills, as well as attention to detail to ensure the specs of each custom-made product meets the highest level of quality.  The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive atmosphere within the shop. This person must be flexible to work as part of a team of assembly technicians, while also being able to self-manage their time to stay on task.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements, Location & Hours 

This is a permanent full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week, eligible for overtime). The Shop Assembly Technician will work on-site at our shop location in Auburn, WA. Work hours may vary based on customer and department need but will primarily be 8-hour days Monday through Friday. Some local travel may be required to perform maintenance on our tools around the greater Seattle area, as well as occasional travel to customer locations in other areas of the United States. While travel outside of the greater Seattle area is rare and based on customer need, it may be requested, if needed. Some lifting will be required, up to approximately 50 lbs. There is no option for remote work in this position. 

Responsibilities 

This valuable role strives to ensure customer satisfaction.  As a critical part of the assembly process, the Shop Assembly Technician will ensure that parts and tools are accurately assembled in a timely manner so service level agreements can be maintained. The successful Shop Assembly Technician will be an organized self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and strong attention to detail to ensure all assembly operations are consistently executed with minimal errors and delays.

• Assemble silicone seal assemblies, envelope bags, vacuum bagging tools, and components per the specifications provided by the customer.
• Assemble a variety of parts to ensure proper inventory needed to build our custom tools. 
• Efficiently and effectively use a variety of hand-tools used in the build of our custom tools, some commercial and some designed in-house.
• Accurately use proper measurement tools, such as tape measures, calipers, and vacuum gauges.
• Safely operate the forklift to move materials and load or unload trucks. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None 
• Reports to: Shop Manager

Qualifications 

• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
• Strong multi-tasking skills, including the ability to successfully manage interruptions. 
• A motivated self-starter. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and self-manage daily tasks. 
• Forklift certification required (can be completed on the job) 
• Current, valid Driver’s License desired. 
• Clean driving record required to drive the company-owned truck. 
• High school diploma or equivalent desired. 

Compensation 

Starting Pay Range: $30.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on experience.  

Eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance and individual merit raise based on individual performance and tenure. 

Benefits 

• Medical insurance premiums for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents paid by the company. 
• Self-insured dental and vision plan (paid on a reimbursement basis up to an annual limit). 
• 80 Hours of PTO available after 90 days, increasing to 120 hours after completion of the second calendar year. 
• 11+ paid holidays annually - New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. 
• Optional Simple IRA Retirement Plan with company matching. 
• Optional Employee-Paid Supplemental Insurance Plan. 
• Casual dress code (offsite visits to customers and vendors must meet their dress code expectations). 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Torr Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.