Precision Mechanical Assembler – Defense & Aerospace

American Rheinmetall Vehicles; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall Vehicles is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to ensure products meet customer standards, with emphasis on compliance and documentation. You will read blueprints, perform teardowns, use precision tools, and collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve non-conformities and maintain traceability under ISO/AS9100 guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembling machinery and components, recording inspections, maintaining logs, and supporting

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete logs or records.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic ability in mathematics, reading, or writing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, appliances, and more according to directions.
• Perform teardowns, repair / rework and rebuilds of manufactured products in accordance with standard work instructions. Requires expert knowledge of reading technical drawings, specifications, blueprints and precision measuring tools to identify non-conformities.
• Accurately complete required paperwork, maintains logs, records, and reports concerning production, machine maintenance, and product inconsistencies.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation, then builds to those specifications.
• Uses various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Segregate and quarantine non-conforming product to prevent them from entering production or being shipped to Customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to investigate the root causes of non-conformities and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Recommend improvements to procedures, quality control processes and other initiatives to ensure manufactured product integrity.
• Document inspection results, prepare reports, and maintain traceability of records in accordance with quality management system requirements (ISO, AS9100, or equivalent).
• Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Rheinmetall Vehicles is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to ensure products meet customer standards, with emphasis on compliance and documentation. You will read blueprints, perform teardowns, use precision tools, and collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve non-conformities and maintain traceability under ISO/AS9100 guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembling machinery and components, recording inspections, maintaining logs, and supporting