Assembly Technician

Hyundai Rotem Co.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Rotem Co. is seeking a hands-on assembler to install interior and exterior rail car components per technical drawings and work instructions. The role includes mechanical fabrication, fitment, and ensuring protection of surrounding surfaces during assembly.

You will read engineering blueprints, interpret installation drawings, and perform re-work as needed to meet quality standards. Strong teamwork, safety discipline, and background screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant technical certification and 2+ years of hands-on experience, OR an Associate Degree in a technical field.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work accurately from engineering blueprints, installation drawings, and written work instructions.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work in teams.
• Screening: background checks, drug screenings, and physical capability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Install interior/exterior rail car components per drawings and work instructions.
• Drill, tap, rivet brackets and mounting hardware; test fit components and wire routing.
• Protect previously installed items and surrounding surfaces during assembly; perform re-work as needed.
• Prepare rail cars for quality inspections, customer walkthroughs, and final delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other Final Assembly Plant duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Component Installation: Install a wide variety of interior and exterior rail car components according to technical drawings and work instructions, including but not limited to:

• Interior Panel & Coving: roof, window mask, back wall, partition panels, access Inspection lights, speakers, monitors
• Floor: coverings
• CAB, Saloon window components
• Saloon equipment: seats, hand rail
• Cab equipment: cab mask / skirts, front door / desks / circuit breakers and panels / seating / lights / baseboards / partitions / foot switches / brake panels and coverings / heater / defroster diffusers and panels.
• U/F equipment: electric panel, components, junction boxes
• U/F brake piping

Mechanical Fabrication & Fitting: Drill, tap, and rivet brackets and mounting hardware for equipment and wire routing. Test fit components (e.g., cameras, lockers, doors, lights) to ensure secure, optimal alignment and functionality.

Quality & Protection: Ensure previously installed items and surrounding surfaces are protected from damage during assembly processes. Perform re-work on squawks/snags as identified during inspection.

Inspection Prep & Delivery: Clean and prepare rail cars for quality inspections, customer walkthroughs, and final delivery.

Safety & Workplace Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times ("Clean as you go" principle).

Final Assembly Support: Perform other manufacturing and assembly duties as assigned within the Final Assembly Plant.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience using hand, pneumatic, and power tools (screwdrivers, drills, tapping guns, riveters, etc.)
• Ability to read, interpret, and work accurately from engineering blueprints, installation drawings, and written work instructions.

Experience: Prior experience in mechanical, technical, manufacturing, or assembly environments.

• Professional demeanor and ability to work in teams.

Teamwork & Demeanor:

Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate effectively in a co-located, multi-organizational team setting.

Screening : Must successfully pass background checks, drug screenings, and physical capability evaluations.

Required Education

• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with relevant technical certification and 2+ years of hands-on experience, OR an Associate Degree in a technical field.
• Interpersonal Capabilities: Excellent communication, active cooperation, and constructive conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired, Not Required)

• Prior work experience in the Rail Transit / Rolling Stock industry.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a strong plus.