TECHNICIAN - ASSEMBLY
About The Position
The Assembly Technician builds Align’s custom industrial equipment, primarily focusing on mechanical assembly and hydraulic and pneumatic systems, while supporting electrical assembly as needed. Working from drawings and schematics, the technician assembles machines from components through functional testing and supports startup and troubleshooting at customer sites. Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are important because each machine is custom-built. The role includes mechanical assembly; installation, configuration, and testing of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits; and assistance with electrical wiring and control panel assembly as needed. The technician performs quality checks, documents progress and issues, records as-built changes on drawings and schematics, collaborates with engineering and design teams, and travels overnight to customer sites for installation, startup, and field support. Align provides internal forklift and overhead crane certification training; prior certification is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven hands-on experience as an Assembly Technician, with a focus on mechanical assembly.
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including assembly and troubleshooting.
- Some hands-on electrical assembly experience, including wiring and reading electrical schematics.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
- Familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols for machinery assembly.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with clear communication and documentation skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certification or degree in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial field.
- Control panel assembly and control wiring experience.
- PLC programming and AutoCAD experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical components and subsystems for custom industrial machinery according to drawings, schematics, and build standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly.
- Install, plumb, and configure hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, ensuring reliable operation without leaks.
- Functionally test completed systems and diagnose and correct hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.
- Assist with electrical assembly, including wiring, routing, bundling, terminating to specification, and control panel assembly as needed.
- Read electrical schematics to support wiring and troubleshooting.
- Perform quality checks throughout the build and verify work against specifications before hand-off.
- Record as-built changes by entering redlines on drawings and schematics.
- Document assembly progress, issues, and outcomes accurately and on time.
- Work with engineering and design teams to resolve build challenges and recommend improvements.
- Travel overnight to customer sites for installation, startup, and field support.
- Follow safety standards and best practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Stay current on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical assembly practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
