Assembly Technician I, Manufacturing

Hexagon AB; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is seeking an Assembly Technician I to perform basic mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly under established work instructions. This on-site, entry-level role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and learning through hands-on practice.

You will work with tools and documentation, maintain records, and collaborate with teammates to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Interest in hands-on assembly; no prior experience required.
• Ability to follow written instructions, diagrams, and procedures after training.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependability and willingness to learn; works well with others.
• Ability to ask questions to clarify instructions or quality issues.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining an organized work area.
• Preferred: experience with basic tools or related projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical, electro-mechanical, or product assembly tasks per instructions.
• Install and fit components using hand tools after training.
• Follow assembly sequences and quality checks to meet specs.
• Inspect for defects and report concerns.
• Maintain production records and required documentation.
• Keep the work area safe, organized, and clean.
• Collaborate with teammates to learn processes and meet priorities.
• Care for tools and report when maintenance or parts are needed.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Assembly Technician IStationary Metrology

North Kingstown, Rhode Island | On-site | Full-time | 1st shift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with OT

The Assembly Technician I supports the production of precision measurement products by performing hands-on assembly of components, subassemblies, and finished units. This entry-level role follows established work instructions and quality requirements to complete assembly tasks accurately, safely, and on schedule. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable learning hands-on processes, and willing to ask questions when instructions or product quality are unclear. Training will be provided on applicable tools, procedures, and product requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical, electro-mechanical, or product assembly tasks in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and established procedures.
• Install and fit components and subassemblies using appropriate hand tools and assembly equipment after training.
• Follow documented assembly sequences and quality checks to help ensure products meet required specifications.
• Inspect work for visible defects, incorrect fit, missing components, or other issues and promptly report concerns to a supervisor or quality representative.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required assembly or inspection documentation.
• Keep the work area organized and follow workplace safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
• Work with teammates, trainers, and supervisors to learn processes, resolve routine assembly questions, and meet production priorities.
• Care for tools and equipment and notify the appropriate team member when equipment, materials, or instructions need attention.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Interest in hands-on assembly, manufacturing, or technical work; previous assembly experience is not required.
• Ability to follow written instructions, diagrams, and step-by-step procedures after training.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, quality work.
• Dependability, willingness to learn, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate questions, concerns, and potential quality issues clearly.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining an organized work area.

Preferred

• Experience from a school, personal, hobby, internship, or work project involving assembly, hand tools, electronics, mechanics, or building/repairing items.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, measuring tools, or production/inspection instructions.
• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, or other hands-on work environment.

Work Environment

This is an on-site, hands-on manufacturing role based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Work is performed in a production environment and involves using hand tools and assembly equipment, handling components, following documented processes, and collaborating with colleagues. The role may require standing or sitting for periods of time and performing repetitive hand movements. Specific physical requirements, equipment use, and any lifting requirements should be confirmed with the hiring team and communicated as applicable.

Why Join Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Build practical manufacturing skills while contributing to precision measurement products used by customers across important industries. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on learning, clear procedures, and the chance to grow your technical knowledge within a global organization.

Explore Life at Hexagon

Today, everything from the phone in your pocket to the aeroplanes crossing the sky functions because we can measure the world around us. Measurement is not just the foundation of progress – it is the thread that connects human achievement, from the earliest monuments to the frontier of space. At Hexagon, measurement is in our DNA. For 25 years, we've shaped industries and enabled innovators by delivering precision, accuracy, and reliability where it matters most. Now, as the world moves into the intelligence age with its own set of challenges and opportunities, Hexagon stands ready – the global leader in measurement technologies – measuring what matters for the future.

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Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world’s most vital industries. From aerospace & defense, automotive, construction, general manufacturing, to mining and more, we provide the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 16,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.7bn EUR.

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About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We put data to work to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public safety and mobility applications. Our solutions enable customers to capture, analyze and leverage data from the physical world to create smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous ecosystems that support a scalable and sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business area delivers solutions that leverage data from design and engineering through production and metrology to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve performance across the product lifecycle.