Mechanical Assembler

Rise Technical; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical in Laurel, MD is seeking a Mechanical Assembler / Electro-Mechanical Assembler for a stable contract role. You will assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical components from drawings, perform intermediate soldering and crimping, and conduct basic functional tests.

The role emphasizes quality and attention to detail in a clean shop with a flexible 40-hour schedule and opportunities to mentor junior assemblers. Prior IPC blueprint reading and BOM familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of wiring/soldering and ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and BOMs (IPC a plus).
• Comfortable with hand and power tools and measuring equipment; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align parts, units and PCBs from drawings, schematics and BOMs.
• Intermediate soldering and crimping on connectors, cables and circuit boards.
• Basic functional testing using equipment such as multimeters and signal generators.
• On-site position in Laurel, MD, working 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Maintain workstation to 5S and safety standards; support junior assemblers as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Wiring/soldering

Reading schematics

Education

3+ years manufacturing/assembly experience

Tools

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Mechanical Assembler / Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Laurel, Maryland (Commutable from: Columbia, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park, Greenbelt, Ellicott City, Bowie)

Are you a Mechanical Assembler, Electro-Mechanical Assembler, or Electrical Assembler looking for a stable contract role with consistent hours, a clean shop environment, and work you can take pride in?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business supporting mission-critical programs, where quality and attention to detail are valued and you’ll be part of a team delivering high-reliability assemblies.

This company designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide situational awareness, threat detection and communications capabilities for the national security community. Due to increased workload, they are now looking to add an additional assembler to support ongoing builds.

In this role you will assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical components from drawings, schematics and bills of materials, carrying out intermediate-level soldering and crimping on connectors, cables and circuit boards, and completing basic functional tests using equipment such as multimeters and signal generators. You’ll also maintain a safe, organized workstation in line with 5S standards and support Level I assemblers where needed.

This role would suit an experienced Assembler looking for secure, steady work on advanced assemblies, with a flexible 40-hour week and a team that prioritizes quality and doing the job properly.

The Role:

• Assemble and align parts, units and PCBs from drawings, schematics and BOMs
• Intermediate soldering and crimping on connectors, cables and circuit boards
• Basic functional testing using equipment such as multimeters and signal generators
• On-site position in Laurel, MD, working 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule
• Maintain workstation to 5S and safety standards; support junior assemblers as needed

The Person:

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or technical environment
• Strong understanding of wiring/soldering and ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and BOMs (IPC a plus)
• Comfortable with hand and power tools and measuring equipment; able to lift up to 50 lbs