Assembly Technician

Laborup•Morristown, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Assembly Technicians work at a manufacturing facility assembling, inspecting, finishing, and packaging products from production lines. The role involves plastic building materials and construction components, using hand tools, assembly equipment, and quality inspection processes to turn manufactured parts into finished products. Technicians work with machine operators to keep production moving, assemble components to product specifications, inspect finished parts, and prepare products for storage or shipment. This is an active, hands-on role requiring attention to detail, consistency, and willingness to learn different production processes. The position is direct hire, not temporary, and offers full benefits, overtime opportunities, and pathways to raises and promotion. The job follows a 12-hour rotating shift, with day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., based on preference. The rotating schedule guarantees 42 or more hours per week, with 50% of days off. Compensation is $16–$17 per hour for day shifts and $17–$18 per hour for night shifts. Overtime is available, including optional weekly opportunities beyond the overtime built into the base schedule.

Requirements

Ability to perform active, hands-on manufacturing work throughout a 12-hour shift, including standing, bending, reaching, and handling materials.
Comfort working with basic hand tools, production equipment, and measuring instruments.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow product specifications, assembly instructions, and quality standards.
Ability to maintain a steady work pace and work effectively alongside machine operators and other production team members.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
Positive attitude, good energy, and willingness to contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or quality inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Combine manufactured components into finished assemblies according to product specifications and work instructions.
Work alongside extrusion machine operators to maintain steady production flow and keep downstream processes moving efficiently.
Inspect parts and assemblies for defects, verify dimensions using measuring tools, and ensure products meet quality standards.
Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, scales, strappers, wrappers, labelers, and other in-line assembly equipment.
Trim and finish products, and label, wrap, and package them according to product specifications and customer requirements.
Organize completed products, work-in-process materials, and packaged goods for material handlers and shipment.