Mechanical Assembly Technician

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to build and assemble custom machinery and automation equipment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will interpret fabrication drawings, perform precision fabrication, and assemble pneumatic and hydraulic systems while following safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have basic English reading/writing/speaking skills.
• Reading mechanical drawings is required.
• Ability to maintain steady pace while bending, kneeling, and climbing.
• Experience operating CNC machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret fabrication drawings and build/assemble machinery.
• Provide feedback to design team for improvements.
• Perform precision fabrication using hand and power tools.
• Assemble pneumatic and hydraulic systems; machine operations.
• Wire electrical panels according to schematics; ensure safety/quality.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Power tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembly Technician role involves building, fabricating, and assembling custom machinery and automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Fabrication & Assembly

• Interpret and work from mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Provide feedback to the mechanical design team for improvements or clarifications.
• Perform precision fabrication using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Machining & CNC Operations
• Operate CNC equipment such as lathes and mills (experience preferred but not required).

Electrical Panel Wiring

• Wire electrical panels according to provided electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Support & Collaboration

• Assist the automation team with equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks related to machine building and integration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Intermediate proficiency in reading part and assembly drawings.
• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
• Experience operating CNC machines
• Familiarity with automation equipment and testing procedures.

Additional Preferences

• Basic computer skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!

We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.