Assembler Technician

Interstate Companies, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Company‑Paid Life and Disability Insu​

Job summary

Interstate Assembly Systems in New Century, KS is seeking an experienced Assembler to support the assembly, installation, and integration of rail equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical upfitting on commercial vehicles and rail‑related equipment. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with experience in heavy equipment, railcar systems, truck upfitting, or industrial assembly.

Join Interstate Assembly Systems to build and upfit specialized rail and transportation equipment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of assembly, manufacturing, railcar, truck equipment, or heavy equipment experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with hydraulic and electrical installation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with rail equipment, railcars, maintenance‑of‑way equipment, or truck upfitting preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install rail equipment, structural components, and mechanical systems.
• Install and route hydraulic hoses, valves, pumps, cylinders, and related components.
• Perform electrical upfitting including wiring harnesses, switches, sensors, lighting, alarms, and control systems.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Mount and connect components to commercial trucks, railcars, and specialized equipment platforms.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems during final assembly and testing.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Electrical installation experience

Hydraulic system assembly

Railcar/truck upfitting experience

Read drawings and schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Assembler - Rail Equipment & Vehicle Upfitting

Location: New Century, KS

Company: Interstate Assembly Systems

Interstate Assembly Systems is seeking an experienced Assembler to support the assembly, installation, and integration of specialized rail equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical upfitting packages on commercial vehicles and rail‑related equipment. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with experience in heavy equipment, railcar systems, truck upfitting, or industrial assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and install rail equipment, structural components, and mechanical systems.
• Install and route hydraulic hoses, valves, pumps, cylinders, and related components.
• Perform electrical upfitting including wiring harnesses, switches, sensors, lighting, alarms, and control systems.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Mount and connect components to commercial trucks, railcars, and specialized equipment platforms.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems during final assembly and testing.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of assembly, manufacturing, railcar, truck equipment, or heavy equipment experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with hydraulic and electrical installation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with rail equipment, railcars, maintenance‑of‑way equipment, or truck upfitting preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company‑Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities

Join Interstate Assembly Systems and help build and upfit specialized rail and transportation equipment for customers across North America. Apply today!