Precision Assembly Technician - Onsite Growth Path

Energy Jobline ZR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician to join the General Assembly team in Chattanooga, TN. You will assemble machined and fabricated components into complete products or sub-assemblies following engineering drawings, work instructions, and safety requirements.

The role offers progression from entry-level assembly to leadership, with opportunities to support process improvement and mentoring of junior assemblers in an onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand tools, torque tools, and basic measurement tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret basic to advanced blueprints depending on role level.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of machined and fabricated components using hand tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and approved assembly methods.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, torque specifications, and quality documentation.
• Verify fit, alignment, torque, dimensional accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the assembly process.
• Complete required assembly documentation accurately and support first article inspections, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic to complex assembly sequencing, fit-up, alignment, and build issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material handling requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, variation, and build cycle time.
• Mentor or coach junior assemblers when assigned and support standard work within the assembly cell.

Skills

Hand tools

Torque tools

Measurement tools

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Mentoring/leadership

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

System One is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician to join the General Assembly team in Chattanooga, TN. You will assemble machined and fabricated components into complete products or sub-assemblies following engineering drawings, work instructions, and safety requirements.

The role offers progression from entry-level assembly to leadership, with opportunities to support process improvement and mentoring of junior assemblers in an onsite setting.