Assembly Technician in Chattanooga

Energy Jobline ZR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician to join the General Assembly team in Chattanooga, TN. You will assemble machined and fabricated components into complete products or sub-assemblies following engineering drawings, work instructions, and safety requirements.

The role offers progression from entry-level assembly to leadership, with opportunities to support process improvement and mentoring of junior assemblers in an onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand tools, torque tools, and basic measurement tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret basic to advanced blueprints depending on role level.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of machined and fabricated components using hand tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and approved assembly methods.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, torque specifications, and quality documentation.
• Verify fit, alignment, torque, dimensional accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the assembly process.
• Complete required assembly documentation accurately and support first article inspections, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic to complex assembly sequencing, fit-up, alignment, and build issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material handling requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, variation, and build cycle time.
• Mentor or coach junior assemblers when assigned and support standard work within the assembly cell.

Skills

Hand tools

Torque tools

Measurement tools

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Mentoring/leadership

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm

Overview

System One is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician. The General Assembly team is responsible for assembling machined and fabricated components into complete products or sub-assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. Assembly roles progress from entry-level mechanical assembly to highly complex, tight-tolerance assembly, team leadership, and process improvement support.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of machined and fabricated components using hand tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and approved assembly methods.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, torque specifications, and quality documentation.
• Verify fit, alignment, torque, dimensional accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the assembly process.
• Complete required assembly documentation accurately and support first article inspections, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic to complex assembly sequencing, fit-up, alignment, and build issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material handling requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, variation, and build cycle time.
• Mentor or coach junior assemblers when assigned and support standard work within the assembly cell.

Requirements

• Ability to use hand tools, torque tools, and basic measurement tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret basic to advanced blueprints depending on role level.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented work instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production environment.
• For senior, lead, and specialist roles, demonstrated troubleshooting, mentoring, leadership, or process improvement capability is required.
• OSHA safety onboarding, including PPE and lockout/tagout awareness.
• Basic, intermediate, or advanced blueprint reading based on position level.
• Torque tool training and torque sequencing certification where required.
• Basic and precision measurement tool competency.
• Overhead crane certification, where applicable.
• Advanced GD&T, SPC, quality systems awareness, lean/continuous improvement, and process documentation training for senior, lead, and specialist positions.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , (including , childbirth, or related medical conditions), , , , , disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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