Mechanical Assembly Technician

Stiles Machinery; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Internal training

Job summary

Stiles Machinery is hiring a Mechanical Assembler to build woodworking machinery models produced by HOMAG Machinery North America. You will inspect components, interpret blueprints, and ensure quality and proper tolerances.

Flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork are essential as you contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role emphasizes quality assembly, problem-solving, and adherence to safety and process standards, with preparation for rapid advancement through internal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years assembly production experience.
• Experience reading and using blueprints/schematics.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Able to navigate KanBan or similar production processes.
• Good communicator and reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components per mechanical blueprints to build woodworking machinery.
• Perform diagnostics using hand/power tools and measurement equipment to verify accuracy and make adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and rework malfunctions identified during testing.
• Review production checklists for completeness and quality; perform repairs as needed.
• Support team members and maintain a clean, safe workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.

We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.

Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the assembling of components to build the woodworking machinery models produced at HOMAG Machinery North America. In this role, the Mechanical Assembler is responsible for checking the quality and functionality of the components and correcting the tolerances of machinery. This role requires a person who is flexible, adaptable, and a team player.

Essential Duties:

• Review and interpret mechanical blueprints to apply knowledge for the successful installation of components for assembly of machine.
• Performs diagnostic functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment assembly fixtures and inspection measurement equipment to verify the accuracy and makes necessary adjustments to attain specified results.
• Troubleshoots and reworks malfunctions revealed by test data.
• Examining production checklist for completeness and quality levels, and making adjustments and repairs as needed
• Supporting team members as needed
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the cycle workstation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-2 years of assembly production experience
• Experience in reading and utilizing blueprints / schematics
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Basic understanding of navigating KanBan or other production efficiency processes
• Good communicator
• Self-starter and reliable
• Team player

Additional Position Details:

• Starting pay minimum - $18-24/hr. based on experience
• Quarterly bonus potential - $480/quarter (estimated extra $1/hr.)
• 17 vacation days provided upon hire, prorated by start date
• 11 Paid Holidays Included
• 401k
• Internal training provided with rapid advancement
• College/Trade School Tuition Reimbursement Program