Assembly Technician

Aster Brands; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Adoption and foster care reimbursement

Partial paid family leave

Product discounts

Onsite licensed professional counselor

Job summary

Aster Brands is seeking an Assembly Technician to build equipment, components, and molds at our Harbor Springs, MI facility. This hands-on role focuses on reading specs, using tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while meeting production targets.

You will work Monday through Thursday on four 10-hour shifts with potential overtime and occasional Friday work. Training and support are provided to learn our systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and drawings.
• Strong manual dexterity and comfort using hand and power tools.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product components and forming equipment according to drawings and BOMs.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
• Operate cranes and forklifts after proper training and authorization.
• Inspect assemblies for fit, finish, tolerances and quality.
• Collaborate with team and other departments to keep production moving.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Cranes operation

Forklifts operation

Job description

Aster Brands is a family-owned, rapidly growing company with a purpose to “Change the World in Concrete Ways.” We want our team members to have the resources, flexibility, and support to thrive at work and at home. Our family of brands include Redi-Rock, Rosetta Hardscapes, Pole Base, Novum Wall, and Velpont provide customers with proven systems, specialized equipment, training, and ongoing support. We design and manufacture steel and polyurethane forming equipment used by precast concrete manufacturers around the world.

We’re looking for an Assembly Technician who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in building things well, and wants to be part of a dependable, collaborative team. Whether you bring previous manufacturing experience or are ready to learn a skilled trade, we’ll give you the training, tools, and support needed to succeed.

As an Assembly Technician, you’ll help build the equipment, components, and molds our manufacturing partners rely on. Our typical production schedule is Monday through Thursday, with four 10-hour shifts. Some Friday work may be needed, and additional overtime may be available for employees who want it.

Your responsibilities will include and may not be limited to -

• Assembling product components and forming equipment according to specifications, drawings, work orders, and bills of materials
• Using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment safely and effectively
• Operating cranes and forklifts once properly trained and authorized
• Inspecting completed assemblies and subassemblies for proper fit, finish, tolerances, and overall quality
• Working closely with teammates, production leaders, and other departments to solve problems and keep work moving
• Identifying and promptly reporting equipment issues, defects, or production disruptions
• Participating in corrective actions and continuous-improvement efforts
• Packaging, staging, and palletizing completed products for shipment or the next step in production
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Following all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies
• Assisting in other areas of production as team and business needs change

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Take pride in quality workmanship and pays attention to detail
• Enjoy hands-on work and learning new skills
• Can read and follow detailed instructions; experience reading drawings or prints is helpful
• Have good manual dexterity and is comfortable using hand and power tools
• Can stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds
• Some previous manufacturing, production, or assembly experience. It’s helpful, and not required

We offer a package of forward-thinking employee benefits, including excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with employer match, profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, award-winning adoption and foster care reimbursement, partial paid family leave, product discounts, and access to an onsite licensed professional counselor.

This position is based at our manufacturing facility in Harbor Springs, Michigan, which underwent recent renovations to create an even better place to work.

To learn more about who we are and how we change the world in concrete ways, please visit us online at www.asterbrands.com. Aster Brands is an equal-opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.