Mechanical Assembly Technician

VirTra • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Mechanical Assembly Technician supports mechanical production of low- to medium-volume firearm recoil kits. These complex electronic and mechanical assemblies incorporate electronically controlled firearm components for simulator training with realistic weapon recoil and accuracy in a safe environment. The role performs repetitive production assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of small electrical and mechanical systems and parts, following assembly drawings, procedures, and work instructions with limited supervision. The technician also supports shop organization, quality processes, time logging, and other departments as needed. The position requires comfort working with firearms and compliance with safety protocols.

This is a full-time position of 40 or more hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; long hours and weekend work may be required to meet production, rework, or customer deadlines. Pre-employment drug and background tests are required.

Requirements

• High school or technical school graduate.
• Five years of previous experience in electrical assembly.
• Good dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including for handling and installing small components and hardware down to 0-80 screws.
• Ability to work with a microscope for extended periods.
• Proficiency with mechanical hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers, and basic machine tools such as drills, Dremel tools, grinding wheels, drill presses, and band saws.
• Aptitude for focused quality assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of small electrical and mechanical systems or parts in a repetitive production environment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and perform repetitive tasks in a low- to medium-volume manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable working with firearms and follow safety protocols.
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week; long hours and weekend work may be required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background tests.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Small-part assembly experience.
• Basic principles of stock management and part procurement.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification.
• ESD certification.
• Desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical products using assembly drawings, procedures, and work instructions, including installing small components and hardware.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair small electrical and mechanical systems and parts.
• Read multilevel bills of material and pull parts required for production builds.
• Perform daily and weekly shop cleanup and organization.
• Comply with department ISO 9001 processes and the quality policy.
• Manage and log time worked daily by project code.
• Provide miscellaneous support to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow firearm safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

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