Assembly Technician

Geoprobe; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Profit Sharing

Toll discount program

Job summary

Geoprobe Systems is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a team that builds and tests complex drilling machines for environmental, geotechnical, water well, and geothermal applications.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, reading schematics, and hands-on skills with tools, with growth and problem-solving opportunities in a clean, climate-controlled shop environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to read and interpret schematics to assemble components
• Proficient with hand tools and measurement devices
• Basic PC skills for navigation and documentation
• Farm work experience or heavy equipment familiarity is helpful
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a shop environment

Responsibilities

• Build components and assemble drilling machines from start to finish.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic systems, power trains, and DC electrical systems to assemble machinery per blueprints.
• Conduct detailed quality inspections on assembled parts to ensure standards.
• Collaborate with team members and share knowledge for project success.
• Complete startup and test the machine, troubleshoot issues.
• Identify opportunities for improvement for the team, company, or customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Hand tools

PC literacy

Farm work/heavy equipment experience (

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

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Description

The Geoprobe®Assembly Technician works with a team to assemble technical drilling equipment for the following industries: environmental, geotechnical, water well, and geothermal. This is not an assembly line. Assembly Technicians use detailed schematics to build complex machines and are given a variety of work in their day-to-day schedules. Successful candidates will be highly mechanical with strong hands‑on and problem‑solving skills, committed to high‑quality work, comfortable working with a team, and driven to finish tasks on time.

Job Responsibilities

• Build components and assemble drilling machines from start to finish.

• Apply knowledge of hydraulic systems, power trains, and DC electrical systems to assemble machinery, systems, and equipment according to specifications and blueprints.

• Conduct detailed quality inspections on assembled parts and systems to ensure they meet the required standards.

• Work closely with other team members, openly sharing knowledge and contributing to the team’s collective success.
• Complete start up process and test machine to confirm functionality and troubleshoot any issues.

• Identify opportunities for improvement – for the team, employee, company, or customer.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

You might be a good fit if you…

• Want to use your mechanical expertise to build and test a variety of machines.
• Thrive when given a variety of work in day‑to‑day responsibilities – no two days are the same! This is not an assembly line.
• Enjoy working closely with a team, openly sharing knowledge, and contributing to collective success.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to state problems and solutions clearly.
• Like to figure out solutions to mechanical problems and will stick with it until solved.

What you will experience:

• A stable, long‑term career opportunity in a locally owned company.

• A climate-controlled, clean, and organized shop.

• Opportunities for growth, cross‑training, and skill development.

• A flexible work schedule that supports work‑life balance.

• A team environment with approachable and accessible leadership.

Geoprobe Systems® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to read and understand schematics
• Proficient with hand tools
• Basic PC knowledge (ability to operate a keyboard and basic navigation between screens within an application)
• Farm work experience and/or heavy equipment use is helpful but not required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Bonus

• Forklift operation and license
• EPICOR experience

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing
• Company-sponsored toll discount program available to eligible employees