Assembly Technician

Tech Army, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Army, LLC is seeking a hands-on Assembly Technician to support assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of specialized equipment. You will interpret drawings, use precision tools, and help install piping, vacuum components, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities include documenting measurements and test results, assisting with inspections, and maintaining safety and quality standards in controlled environments. Collaboration with a technical team is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in soldering, mechanical assembly, precision manufacturing, equipment fabrication, or scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and common hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate with a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using engineering drawings, procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment.
• Support the installation of piping, vacuum components, instrumentation, cabling, and related hardware.
• Assist with inspections, leak testing, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities.
• Perform assembly work in cleanroom or controlled environments while following contamination-control procedures.
• Document completed work, measurements, test results, and discrepancies.
• Follow established safety, quality, and equipment-handling requirements.

Skills

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Reading schematics

Precision measurement

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

We’re seeking a hands‑on Assembly Technician to support the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of specialized equipment for our customer.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using engineering drawings, procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment.
• Support the installation of piping, vacuum components, instrumentation, cabling, and related hardware.
• Assist with inspections, leak testing, troubleshooting, and quality‑control activities.
• Perform assembly work in cleanroom or controlled environments while following contamination‑control procedures.
• Document completed work, measurements, test results, and discrepancies.
• Follow established safety, quality, and equipment-handling requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on experience in soldering, mechanical assembly, precision manufacturing, equipment fabrication, or scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and common hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate with a technical team.

Relevant Additional Experience

• Vacuum, cryogenic, pressure, or piping systems.
• Cleanroom assembly and contamination control.
• Helium leak detection, instrumentation, or electromechanical integration.
• Aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or laboratory equipment.