Entry Level Manufacturing Tech

Actalent; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring for a Manufacturing Tech in Horsham, PA. The role focuses on building and integrating complex capital equipment, following engineering drawings and technical documentation.

You will diagnose issues, work with engineering on improvements, and ensure documentation accuracy throughout builds. The position requires experience with regulated manufacturing environments and proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks, SAP, and electrical/fluid system installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or associate degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, quality, and cross-functional teams on product/process improvements.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices in manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with complex assemblies involving mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and reliability in equipment builds.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate complex capital equipment in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform detailed mechanical, electrical, and fluid installations ensuring proper fit and function.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues including wiring and system-level performance problems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and schematics to guide assembly activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support continuous product and process improvements.
• Partner with quality and cross-functional teams to ensure equipment meets precision and reliability standards.
• Use troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of build activities and configurations.
• Follow procedures and best practices in regulated manufacturing environments.

Skills

Regulated manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

CAD/SolidWorks

Electrical & fluid install

Root-cause troubleshooting

SAP familiarity

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Tech

Job Description

The Assembler will build and integrate complex capital equipment, ensuring that every system meets strict precision, quality, and reliability standards. This role focuses on executing detailed mechanical, electrical, and fluid system installations based on engineering drawings and technical documentation. The technician will diagnose and resolve integration, wiring, and fitment issues, while working closely with engineering on continuous product and process improvement. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and other cross-functional teams is essential, as is maintaining accurate documentation throughout the build and integration process.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate complex capital equipment in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.

• Perform detailed mechanical, electrical, and fluid system installations, ensuring proper fit, function, and alignment.

• Diagnose and resolve integration issues, including wiring, fitment, and system-level performance problems.

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, CAD models, and schematics to guide assembly and installation activities.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support continuous product and process improvement initiatives.

• Partner with quality and other cross-functional teams to ensure equipment meets precision, quality, and reliability requirements.

• Use troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of equipment and integration issues and implement effective corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of build activities, changes, and configurations.

• Follow established procedures and best practices appropriate for regulated manufacturing environments such as semiconductor, aerospace, or medical device.

• Leverage SAP or other ERP systems to record work, track parts, and support production workflows.

Essential Skills

• 25+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as semiconductor, aerospace, or medical device.

• Hands-on experience with engineering drawings, including the ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical and electrical documentation.

• Proficiency with CAD tools and SolidWorks for understanding assemblies and system layouts.

• Ability to work confidently with schematics to guide electrical and fluid system installation and troubleshooting.

• Strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills for complex capital equipment builds.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability to diagnose and resolve integration, wiring, and fitment issues.

• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.

• Background in manufacturing operations, including adherence to quality standards and regulated processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or associate degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with engineering, quality, and cross-functional teams on product and process improvements.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices in manufacturing environments.

• Comfort working with complex assemblies that involve mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and reliability in equipment builds.

Work Environment

This role is based in a regulated manufacturing environment focused on building and integrating complex capital equipment. Team members work with engineering drawings, CAD models, SolidWorks, schematics, and ERP tools such as SAP to support production and integration activities. Openings are available on both first and second shifts: first shift runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and second shift runs from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The environment emphasizes collaboration with engineering, quality, and other cross-functional teams, adherence to established procedures, and consistent attention to precision, quality, and reliabilityManufacturing Tech

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Horsham, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horsham,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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