Manufacturing Technician – Weld Prep & Assembly (Entry Level)

Critical Systems, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Quarterly team building events

Job summary

Critical Systems Inc. in Boise, ID is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Technician focused on weld prep and assembly. The role covers material prep, component assembly, and support for welding operations to ensure precision manufacturing.

You will read drawings, use hand and power tools, and participate in quality checks and routine maintenance. This is a hands-on, growth-friendly position with a stable schedule and opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience in welding, assembly, fabrication, construction, or mechanical work.
• Comfortable with hand tools and power tools.
• Able to read basic technical drawings (or eager to learn).
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and a team player.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and prep materials for welding per specifications.
• Assemble components using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Set up welding equipment and stage materials to support welders.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep your work area clean and safe.
• Document any deviations from standard processes.
• Contribute ideas for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery

Job description

Manufacturing Technician – Weld Prep & Assembly (Entry Level)

Critical Systems Inc. | Boise, ID | $23/hr | Full-Time

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a key part of our production floor — preparing materials, assembling components, and supporting our welding operations to deliver precision-built products. This is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail directly impacts quality.

• Measure, cut, and prep materials for welding per specifications
• Assemble components using hand tools, power tools, and machinery
• Set up welding equipment and stage materials to support welders
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep your work area clean and safe
• Document any deviations from standard processes
• Contribute ideas for continuous process improvement

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Any hands‑on experience — welding, assembly, fabrication, construction, or mechanical work all count
• Comfortable with hand tools and power tools
• Able to read basic technical drawings (or eager to learn)
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and a team player
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Bonus (not required):

• Technical certification in welding or manufacturing
• Experience with orbital welding equipment

Why Critical Systems Inc.?

• Stable, consistent schedule — no rotating 12-hour shifts
• Small team environment — you’re not a number here
• Learn real skills — hands‑on training in precision manufacturing and weld prep
• Room to grow — entry‑level title, but we promote from within
• Safety‑first culture — we mean it
• Pay: $23/hr to start
• Type: Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Quarterly Team Building Events