Assembler-Mechanical

DRT Holdings, LLC•Dayton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the Machines Behind High-Speed Manufacturing Innovation Hands-on role building and improving high-speed production equipment for food & beverage ends. You’ll work with advanced tooling and automation systems in a fast-paced environment, partnering with engineers to bring new manufacturing technology to life. What You’ll Do Assemble, troubleshoot, and optimize high-speed production equipment Read mechanical drawings, BOMs, models, and GD&T to build and validate tooling systems Set up complex tooling assemblies from engineering prints and specifications Support new builds, retrofits, rebuilds, and tooling/die refurbishment Inspect, measure, and document tooling for quality, accuracy, and design intent Support R&D: prototype builds, sample runs, production testing, and validation Innovation & Engineering Support Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams on new product development Provide feedback to improve machine performance and design Support root cause analysis for test and field issues Assist with proof-of-concept builds and innovation trials Collaboration & Field Support Communicate project status, timelines, and issues across teams Work cross-functionally with engineering and service teams Support occasional customer-facing troubleshooting (~5% travel) Represent DRT professionally in plant and customer environments Skills & Tools Read wiring diagrams and perform basic wiring Strong mechanical aptitude and precision assembly experience ERP system navigation (BOMs, revisions, part tracking) Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Use precision measurement and inspection tools Work Mix ~80% assembly, build, and tooling setup ~20% R&D and innovation support (varies by demand) Education & Experience

Requirements

Read wiring diagrams and perform basic wiring
Strong mechanical aptitude and precision assembly experience
ERP system navigation (BOMs, revisions, part tracking)
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Use precision measurement and inspection tools
5+ years in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or precision equipment environments
Experience with system builds, retrofits, and troubleshooting required
Strong mechanical assembly skills with ability to read prints, BOMs, and GD&T
Experience with tooling systems, precision measurement, and equipment setup
Ability to read wiring diagrams and support basic electrical integration
ERP system experience (BOMs, revisions, part tracking)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools
Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
High accountability and ownership of work
Detail-oriented with strong focus on quality and precision
Effective communicator across engineering, production, and leadership teams
Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Equivalent hands-on manufacturing, automation, or controls experience considered
Experience with high-speed production equipment, tooling systems, or automated machinery
Exposure to R&D, prototype builds, or equipment testing preferred
Basic electrical controls or wiring experience strongly preferred
Willingness to travel for installation or field support (~5%)

Responsibilities

Assemble, troubleshoot, and optimize high-speed production equipment
Read mechanical drawings, BOMs, models, and GD&T to build and validate tooling systems
Set up complex tooling assemblies from engineering prints and specifications
Support new builds, retrofits, rebuilds, and tooling/die refurbishment
Inspect, measure, and document tooling for quality, accuracy, and design intent
Support R&D: prototype builds, sample runs, production testing, and validation
Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams on new product development
Provide feedback to improve machine performance and design
Support root cause analysis for test and field issues
Assist with proof-of-concept builds and innovation trials
Communicate project status, timelines, and issues across teams
Work cross-functionally with engineering and service teams
Support occasional customer-facing troubleshooting (~5% travel)
Represent DRT professionally in plant and customer environments