Mechanical Assembly Technician (1st & 2nd Shift)

Davis Standard; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Job summary

Davis Standard located in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician for full-time positions on 1st and 2nd shifts. This role involves assembling extrusion equipment using mechanical and electrical skills, adhering to safety regulations, and ensuring product quality through precise measurements. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $28 per hour and opportunities to improve skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School or Technical School Diploma required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurate fitting, alignment and adjustment to close tolerances.
• Plan assembly procedures from engineering specifications.
• Test products to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Honesty and integrity

Team Player

Task oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician (1st & 2nd Shift)

Job Category: IAMAW

Requisition Number: MECHA001898

• Posted: May 11, 2026
• Full‑Time
• Rate: $28 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

1 Extrusion Dr
Pawcatuck, CT 06379, USA

Davis‑Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging. We have an exciting opportunity for Mechanical Assembly Technicians to join our team. This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to assemble a wide variety of extrusion equipment using both mechanical and electrical assembly skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate fitting, alignment and adjustment to very close tolerances and strict inspections.
• Working from engineering specifications, blueprints and general instructions, plan assembly procedures and methods.
• Test complete products or subassemblies to meet exacting operating requirements.
• Perform bench and floor assembly or a wide range of complicated mechanical and electrical‑electronic control equipment.
• Uses all types of precision measuring instruments, hand and power tools.
• Makes suggestions for product improvement.
• Detect faulty operation, defective material, and refer these and other situations to Supervision.
• Follows standard safety regulations and maintains good housekeeping in area.

Experience & Education

• High School or Technical School Diploma
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Familiarity with at minimum three of the following: mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, piping (including air‑pneumatic, water, and hydraulic), use of a variety of hand and power tools, measuring and test instruments and material handling equipment, fabricates and welds parts as required to support production requirements.

Qualifications

Skills

• Honesty and integrity
• Team Player
• Task oriented

Preferred

• Detail Oriented
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Growth Opportunities
• Goal Completion

Education

• High School or better.
• Technical/other training or better.

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