Assembly & Test Technician I

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 32,718 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing and assembling electromechanical products for Power and Actuation Systems, must have a high school diploma, and demonstrate technical aptitude.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $23.75 to $28.00 per hour and includes various benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Demonstrated mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electromechanical products for brushless DC motors.
• Conduct functional tests and document results.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Functional testing

Understanding blueprint drawings

Detail-oriented

Effective verbal and written communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering equipment

Multimeters

Micrometers

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Job description

Position Profile

The Assembly & Test Technician is responsible for processing/assembling electromechanical products for Power and Actuation Systems brushless DC motor applications. This role conducts and assists in the assembly and test of production hardware and their sub‑assemblies in accordance with mechanical drawings, work instructions, routings, and other specifications. The technician performs soldering, winding, bonding, crimping, assembly, and identification of hardware before presentation to final inspection, and records completed work in accordance with company processes.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical/technical aptitude and ability to conduct functional tests
• Ability to understand and work with blueprint drawings
• Detail‑oriented with capability to work fast‑paced environments and follow procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel
• Computer literate with MS Office experience and basic PC skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete work as directed in compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements including mil‑specs.
• Ensure that products perform their proposed functions satisfactorily.
• Read, interpret documents (procedures, schematics, technical drawings, etc.) and use measuring devices to confirm tooling/geometric dimensions.
• Solder, crimp, and assemble critical electronic systems.
• Operate in accordance with Company ESD policies.
• Set up and operate tools required for assembly (hand tools, load testing devices, micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, microscopes).
• Set up and operate equipment for building and testing (multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, torque wrenches, dynamometers, load cells).
• Assist with testing equipment maintenance and/or repair.
• Conduct function testing, troubleshoot, rework, and document results accurately.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and documentation for each job.
• Identify causes of test failures and perform rework with limited supervision; participate in corrective action resolution.
• Support Lean ideas to improve company efficiencies.
• Assist in packaging hardware in accordance with ESD procedures.
• Maintain hand tools in clean working condition.
• Notify supervisor of any equipment requiring repair.
• Properly handle and dispose of chemicals used, utilizing proper PPE.
• Identify routing discrepancies and notify supervisor for changes.
• Perform other job duties as requested or assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives, and support actions to drive company goals.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through effective communication.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• Work may involve exposure to fluids, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration.
• Job may involve constant exposure to abrasive chemicals.
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, and requires appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by external temperatures and machining processes.
• This is a full‑time position; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Some travel (5–10%) may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly talk and hear.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Requires close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Regularly stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch.
• May lift, push, pull, or move items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Pay Range

$23.75 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; tuition assistance; paid vacation, sick and personal days, and paid holidays; and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks.

Location: Chaska, MN office location