Manufacturing Technician I

Graftek Imaging, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Graftek Imaging, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assemble optical and electromechanical components in a high-volume production environment.

You will build mechanical structures, cable harnesses, and sub-assemblies from drawings and work orders, ensuring zero-defect quality and meeting daily output targets. The role demands precise hand-work, attentiveness, and strong tool skills with measurement devices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a production setting.
• Comfortable with hand and power tools used in light manufacturing.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or electrical schematics.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a zero-defect mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Windows proficiency (email, data entry, file management).

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and electromechanical components and sub-assemblies to tight tolerances.
• Maintain production pace while ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and parts lists.
• Perform mechanical fabrication using hand and power tools.
• Fabricate and assemble cable harnesses and electrical connectors.
• Solder components and cable connectors at the board level.
• Build complete systems per engineering specifications.
• Operate test fixtures and measurement equipment to verify units.
• Log labor hours and expenses; identify process issues and support corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in a technical or related field

Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly or fabrication

Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or electrical schematics

Attention to detail with zero defects

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer proficiency in Windows (email, data entry, file management)

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Measuring tools

Soldering equipment

Job description

Full time | Graftek Imaging Inc. | United States

Posted On 08/12/2026

Job Information

$22/hr to $27/hr

City Austin

State/Province TX

78757

Job Description

At Graftek Imaging, we're redefining how machines see the world. We are proud to deliver transformational solutions to our customers to reduce waste, improve quality and enable manufacturing to adapt to new needs through intelligent vision systems. Our projects span a wide spectrum of industries – including automotive, food and beverage, aerospace, oil and gas, medical devices, and consumer goods – each presenting new challenges that we tackle with innovation and expertise. From our patented color vision technology that helps keep food production safe to the precision tolerances of an aircraft component, we help ensure quality, safety, and performance through powerful imaging technology.

At Graftek, every day and every problem is unique. We thrive on solving real-world challenges through hands-on engineering, creative problem-solving, and close collaboration with our clients and partners. Our team is driven by curiosity, precision, and a passion for technology that makes a meaningful difference.

We are looking for aManufacturing Technicianwho thrives in a production environment where precision and pace go hand in hand. In this role, you will assemble hundreds of units across our product lines — working from engineering drawings, schematics, and work orders to build mechanical structures, cable harnesses, and complete opto‑mechanical systems. Every unit leaving your bench must meet our quality standard: right the first time, every time. If you are someone who takes craftsmanship seriously, moves efficiently, and never cuts corners, this is a role where that mindset is genuinely valued.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble high‑end optical and electromechanical components and sub‑assemblies to exacting tolerances, maintaining zero‑defect quality across high production volumes.
• Work at a sustained production pace, consistently meeting unit output targets while preserving full attention to accuracy and build quality.
• Read and work directly from mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and parts/wire lists — no hand‑holding required.
• Perform mechanical fabrication using hand and power tools, including:
• Drill press, miter saw, band saw, and related power tools
• Drilling and tapping screw holes; cutting stock metal to length
• Riveting, sanding, and filing
• Fabricate and assemble cable harnesses and electrical connector assemblies, including:
• Cutting, stripping, and tinning wire
• Soldering board‑level components and cable connectors
• Build complete systems from extrusions, sub‑assemblies, and components per engineering specifications.
• Operate test fixtures and electronic measurement equipment to verify each unit before it advances.
• Inspect parts for defects using calipers, dial indicators, levels, and other precision measuring tools.
• Follow all operating instructions, safety protocols, and PPE requirements without exception.
• Log progress, labor hours, and work expenses accurately in the tracking system.
• Identify process errors or assembly issues promptly and contribute to corrective action.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Some hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly or fabrication - shop class,
• internship, or prior work all count.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently in a production setting; speed and quality are both non‑negotiable.
• Comfortable with hand and power tools common in light manufacturing.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or electrical schematics, or genuine eagerness to develop that skill quickly.
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic systems and principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a personal standard of zero defects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer proficiency in a Microsoft Windows environment (email, data entry, file management).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience assembling opto‑mechanical or precision electromechanical products in a volume production environment.
• Associate’s Degree in a technical or related field.
• Advanced Windows proficiency: OS installation, network configuration, and system administration.

Graftek Imaging offers an array of benefits including 401K, PTO, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long term disability, and short term disability.