Assembly Technician

Force America • Savage, MN

25d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Technician assembles, disassembles, and repairs hydraulic product lines. The role requires basic product knowledge, an understanding of production procedures, and the ability to use common hand and power tools. The technician is expected to work independently with focus and urgency while contributing to a team environment and meeting quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specifications.

FORCE America is an employee-owned hydraulic manufacturer and distributor. Its manufacturing divisions focus on customer responsiveness, product innovation, and flexible designs, supported by experienced design engineers, knowledgeable support staff, and skilled production teams.

The position is performed primarily indoors, though some work may take place near open bays exposed to weather. It involves periodic high noise and vibration, as well as potential hazards from moving mechanical parts and equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air, and chemicals. The job includes physical tasks such as lifting and moving objects, standing or sitting for up to four hours at a time, reaching, pulling, handling tools and parts, and using manual dexterity.

The schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Strong sense of urgency and basic ability to prioritize to meet customer expectations.
• Attention to detail to provide the highest level of quality.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force regularly during the day, depending on work circumstances.
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to above shoulder level and move objects, parts, tools, and equipment between areas and levels.
• Strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to four hours at a time.
• Ability to reach, handle, pull, and use hands and arms to work with tools, parts, and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and ability to distinguish object characteristics such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Fluid Power, Mechatronics, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Certified Fluid Power Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fundamental components according to work instructions using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Assemble entry-level products consistently and correctly to established quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer-specification standards.
• Communicate with appropriate parties about expedited orders, component quality issues, inventory records, and related matters.
• Participate in implementing process improvements.
• Participate in maintaining and suggesting safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain an orderly work environment.
• Maintain system accuracy and record transactions in the ERP operating system.
• Participate as a team member to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employee ownership through an ESOP.
• Health insurance with three plan options.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident and critical illness insurance options.
• Life insurance.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED