Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift

Assembly Technician - Industrial Robot Mechanical Assembly - 2nd Shift

Location: Rochester Hills, MI · Pay: $25.00 · Type: Contract

Ever wanted to tell people you build robots for a living? Here's your chance, minus the sci-fi plot twist. Our client, an established industrial automation manufacturer, is looking for a contract Assembly Technician to build, align and verify mechanical assemblies for industrial robots. You'll work on everything from straightforward subassemblies to high-precision mechanisms.

What you'll do

• Build robot subassemblies such as arms, wrists, turrets, rails, cabling and cable carriers to engineering specs
• Read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials and engineering documents to get every build right
• Check dimensions, alignment and clearances with calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and torque tools
• Inspect quality throughout the build and confirm test data is complete and within spec
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues, because sometimes a gear simply refuses to cooperate
• Meet the daily build schedule and close out work orders in the Oracle ERP system
• Work safely with lockout/tagout, hazmat, robot safety and PPE, and keep tools and your area in order with 5S

What you bring

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent, plus basic technical training with a mechanical focus
• Bring an associate degree or technical certificate in applied science, a journeyman license, or equivalent experience
• Offer 1 to 5 years in manufacturing mechanical assembly and test, ideally including fixtures and jigs
• Come from a background such as mechanical repair, automotive, pneumatic or maintenance tech, or machine/line building
• Read mechanical, electrical and pneumatic prints and schematics, and assemble gears and sealed mechanical assemblies
• Know safety procedures including MIOSHA, forklift, lockout and hazardous materials, and work well without close supervision
• Communicate clearly on technical topics; ISO 9001 knowledge is a plus

Senior-level extras

• Lead by example on safety and quality and hold the team to established standards
• Spot ways to improve process, workflow and quality, and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Give engineering, quality and production feedback on wire routing, terminations, assembly methods and design
• Support custom builds and new product introductions, and escalate issues quickly to the right people

Good to know

This is a contract role. Most of your time will be spent in a clean, well-lit, air-conditioned facility, so the only thing getting heated is the occasional debate over torque specs. You'll lift up to 50 pounds, and business needs can sometimes send you to work at other locations.