General Assembly Technician III

ElDorado National California•Riverside, CA

7d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The General Assembly Technician III is a senior, multi-skilled technician responsible for complex mechanical, electrical, and body integration assemblies. This role serves as a technical expert on the production floor, handling advanced troubleshooting, resolving fit and function issues, and supporting production flow during constraints or bottlenecks. The Technician III plays a key role in quality containment, root cause identification, and workforce development while acting as a backup lead when required. 1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

Requirements

5+ years of experience in vehicle manufacturing or complex assembly environments
Demonstrated advanced skills in mechanical, electrical, and body integration assembly
Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems in a production setting
Strong understanding of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and change processes
Support Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and related documentation
Ensure accurate documentation of rework, deviations, and corrective activities
Manage Performance Metrics (KPI's): First-pass yield, cycle time and bottleneck recovery, rework reduction and defect containment effectiveness.
Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Strong quality mindset with experience in rework, defect containment, and corrective actions
Ability to maintain production flow under pressure and during constraints
Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Leadership capability to guide peers without direct authority
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with hands for extended periods
Ability to lift and move materials up to established limits with or without assistance
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools

Responsibilities

Perform and support complex assembly operations involving mechanical, electrical, and body systems integration
Troubleshoot electrical fit and functional issues at the station and vehicle level
Resolve body, interior, and cosmetic fitment issues to meet functional and appearance requirements
Interpret incomplete, unclear, or conflicting drawings and work instructions, coordinating with Engineering as needed
Lead rework activities and defect containment to prevent escape and minimize production disruption
Diagnose root cause of assembly and quality issues at the station level and support corrective action development
Support production flow by exceeding takt time requirements and assisting in resolving line bottlenecks
Act as technical escalation point for Technicians I–II during complex or non-standard conditions
Train and coach Technicians I–II on advanced assembly techniques, standard work, and quality expectations
Serve as backup lead, supporting daily work coordination, task prioritization, and issue escalation
Make technical decisions within defined scope to maintain quality, safety, and schedule commitments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Materials to resolve issues and implement improvements