Precision Assembler — Lean Manufacturing & Growth Path

Thorlabs; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Thorlabs in Sterling, VA is seeking an assembler to join a lean manufacturing team. You will assemble a range of components, inspect and test assemblies, and ensure products meet quality and timeline expectations.

The role requires reading instructions and schematics, basic math skills, and the ability to shift between tasks within a production cell. Prior experience in manufacturing assembly is preferred, with safety and quality emphasis throughout.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or optical assembly preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and schematics.
• Assemble components and products of varying size and complexity.
• Clean, inspect, and test assembled components and assemblies.
• Meet production order timelines and maintain quality standards.
• Cross-train across production functions to support operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Soldering familiarity

Basic math

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Blueprints

Job description

Thorlabs in Sterling, VA is seeking an assembler to join a lean manufacturing team. You will assemble a range of components, inspect and test assemblies, and ensure products meet quality and timeline expectations.

The role requires reading instructions and schematics, basic math skills, and the ability to shift between tasks within a production cell. Prior experience in manufacturing assembly is preferred, with safety and quality emphasis throughout.