Assembly Technician

The Raymond Corporation•Muscatine, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Technician provides hands-on technical support for production operations at the Muscatine, Iowa facility. The role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, supporting corrective actions, coordinating tooling runoffs, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, equipment, quality, and productivity. The technician reviews and updates standard work, manages deviations and nonconforming materials, and supports rework activities and new product introduction, including prototype and preproduction builds. Work may include fabricating, assembling, or fitting parts into complete units or subassemblies. Products may be non-repetitive or customer-specific, and work may rely on standard documentation or verbal instructions. The technician may work in complex cells, train employees in their area of expertise, assist with installing and setting up instruments and equipment, and operate electronic equipment or conduct sampling with current line instrumentation. The role works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and other departments on tooling concepts, process improvements, and production readiness. This is an in-person position with standard hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; hours may vary with production schedules. Overtime is anticipated but not guaranteed. The posted wage is $21.77–$31.42 per hour, depending on education and experience. The role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Two years of assembly experience is highly preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, bills of materials, electrical and hydraulic schematics, QAPs, and functional specifications.
Mastery of one or more assembly, welding, and/or fabrication techniques, tools, test equipment, materials, machines, and products.
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and procedures, including MRP, JP, scrap/rework, deviations, shop floor control, and ECR/ECN.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues across departments.
Support investigations into manufacturing issues and assist in developing corrective actions.
Coordinate tooling runoffs to verify functionality and production readiness.
Fabricate, assemble, and/or fit parts together to form complete units or subassemblies, as required.
Analyze processes in the assigned area and recommend and implement improvements in quality and productivity.
Review standard work for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with manufacturing processes.
Assist Manufacturing Engineering with tooling concepts, design, development, and implementation.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and implement process improvements.
Manage deviations and nonconforming materials and support rework activities.
Support new product introduction activities, including prototype and preproduction builds.
Work from schematics, blueprints, and verbal instructions.
Work in complex work cells and train employees within the area of expertise, as required.
Assist with installation and setup of instruments and equipment.
Operate electronic equipment and conduct sampling with current line instrumentation, as required.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
Affordable medical plans.
No-cost dental and vision options.
100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Tuition assistance program.
Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
Recognition and Kaizen reward programs.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Relocation assistance may be available.