Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Job Description Job Description 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