1st Shift Assembly Technician - SSC South

Southern Specialties | Tulsa, OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southern Specialties in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a 1st Shift Assembly Technician for our climate-controlled facility. Join a team that builds high-quality sheet metal products requiring care, precision, and pride in your work.

You will read blueprints, follow job packets, and use hand and power tools while helping ensure safety and quality standards. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with opportunities to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints or job packets to understand fit and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in doing great work.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions related to safety, quality, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products by following job packets, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and power tools like drills, screwdrivers, and rivet guns.
• Check your work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
• Keep your work area clean and organized to help the team work efficiently.
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to meet daily goals and deadlines.
• Help with final product inspections, packaging, and shipping when needed.
• Always follow safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality-focused

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measures

Job description

Aside from working in the company of some incredibly talented co-workers, we offer numerous benefits from signing bonuses to new employees, referral rewards to current employees, as well as offer wellness programs to lower insurance premiums!

All current openings at Southern Specialties are listed in theAvailable Positionsat the bottom of this page. We’ll review your information and, if you meet the requirements for the position, Human Resources will contact you to discuss interview opportunities.

We pride ourselves on performance at Southern. By fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, our team delivers on its promises. We’re dedicated to solving problems and continuously improving our people and processes so we can produce the best product and services to our customers. Team members at Southern Specialties are honest, organized and trustworthy. We strive to encourage one other, lead by example and celebrate our victories together.

Position:1st Shift Assembly Technician - SSC South

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Id:271

# of Openings:1

Southern Specialtiesis looking for a hardworkingMechanical Assembly Technicianto join our team at our new, climate-controlled facility. We build high-quality sheet metal products that require care, precision, and pride in your work.

If you enjoy working with your hands, following blueprints, and being part of a team that makes things the right way — we want to hear from you!

Work Hours:Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

What You’ll Do

• Assemble products by following job packets, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and power tools like drills, screwdrivers, and rivet guns.
• Check your work to make sure everything meets quality and safety standards.
• Keep your work area clean and organized to help the team work efficiently.
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to meet daily goals and deadlines.
• Help with final product inspections, packaging, and shipping when needed.
• Always follow safety rules and company policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• Detail-oriented and possess the ability to complete assembly/turnkey products where tight-tolerances are required.
• Experience and safe operation of hand tools and power tools — and comfortable using tape measures and other measuring equipment.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions related to job safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Can read/interpret blueprints or job packets to understand how things fit together.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in doing great work.
• Team player with a positive attitude and reliable work habits.
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety-sensitive. This position is safety-sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material.
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools.
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.
• The operation, maintenance, or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.

Generally, 95% of the normal work shift requires standing, bending, squatting, and climbing while performing assembly work, inspecting work, machines, and checking assembly procedures. Lifting of parts, weighing up to 50 pounds, from floor level, and carrying them 10 to 15 feet may be required. Lifting devices and team lifting should be used when possible. The job area requires moving materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Parts must be lifted, pulled, pushed, and held in place, without benefit of material handling devices due to limited space and confined areas in and around machines.