Assembly Technician

We are seeking an Assembly Technician Temp to join our growing and dynamic team. In this position, you will be responsible for assembling various components and systems according to specifications and engineering drawings. Attention to detail is vital as you will need to verify the functionality of assembled units and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the assembly process. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and have a passion for quality craftsmanship. This temporary position is anticipated to last approximately 90 days, with the potential for permanent employment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reads and follows blueprints, routers, specifications and other instructions to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion
• Interpret work instructions or other verbal or written instructions.
• Work with team and individually to assemble products.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, ensuring that tools and materials are properly stored and accounted for.
• Assemble components accurately and quickly.
• Perform quality checks and verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any assembly or functional issues that arise during production.
• Meet safety requirements for the company.
• Use hand tools, fixtures, and power tools to make parts and products.
• Bring forward continuous improvement ideas.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Update documentation, including electronic systems, with accurate, real-time, appropriate information according to established practices and procedures.
• Represent the company in a professional manner with both internal and external customers.
• Participate in all appropriate meetings, in-person, on-site, or remote, as defined.
• Routinely share feedback, solutions, and ideas, including identification of training needs.
• Execute job responsibilities in accordance with established procedures, policies, and practices as trained.
• Demonstrate values in work behaviors and actions.
  • Curiosity: Explore new ideas and consider fresh perspectives to challenge the status quo. Drive continuous learning and improvement in everything we do.
  • Can Do Attitude: Have the confidence and ingenuity to meet the needs of the customer and employees. Foster a culture that understands the value of agility, embraces creativity and innovations, and takes action to face the inevitability of change head on.
  • Commitment: Understand that our success begins with doing whatever we can to help the people around us succeed and in being fully engaged in the needs of our customers and employees. We honor our obligations to quality, delivery and service without compromising on safety.
  • Craftsmanship: Exceed expectations. Where passion and technology combine with skill and diligence to produce break-through results and bullet-proof products for the customers, projects and industries we service.
  • Collaboration: Create dynamic teams, where employees emphasize the higher purpose over self and define success collectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Skill in managing one’s own time
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Exhibit individual initiative and the ability to work independently
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, basic math, and understanding of measuring devices
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Excellent hand eye coordination

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to sights, sounds, and smells associated with a machine shop production environment.
• Must have good eyesight along with the ability to differentiate colors
• Ability to handle repetitive hand motions

• This temporary position is anticipated to last approximately 90 days, with the potential for permanent employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus; however, we are willing to train
• Strong mechanical aptitude

With over 40 years of experience, Suburban Manufacturing Group (SMG) is shaping the future of fluid power performance by listening to our customers, learning about their challenges, and solving problems. Our relentless approach to innovation leads to bulletproof products and components that provide fluid power equipment the opportunity to achieve its fullest potential.