Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Location: Janesville, WI
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Pay Rate: $19.00 $25.00/hour, depending on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Janesville, WI. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical assembly experience, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience in medical device manufacturing is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, repairing, and reworking mechanical components and finished products while following established SOPs, technical drawings, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities Mechanical Assembly

• Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and finished products using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, SOPs, and assembly instructions.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections to ensure products meet quality and specification requirements.
• Consistently meet daily and weekly production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.

Testing, Repair & Rework

• Perform functional and performance testing of assembled products using prescribed procedures and equipment.
• Diagnose assembly issues and perform repairs, rework, and adjustments as required.
• Identify defects and recurring quality issues and communicate findings to supervisors and quality personnel.
• Accurately complete repair, rework, inspection, and testing documentation.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow all applicable SOPs, work instructions, GMP requirements, and quality procedures.
• Work in accordance with regulated manufacturing requirements and maintain accurate production documentation.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and/or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 environments is highly desirable.
• Report defects, non-conformances, safety concerns, and near-misses promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Material Handling & Production Support

• Receive, verify, stage, and move components and materials for production.
• Safely operate applicable manufacturing and material-handling equipment.
• Perform physical material-handling tasks, including lifting, while following safety and ergonomic procedures.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, engineering, and quality teams to maintain workflow.

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and resolving bottlenecks.
• Support cross-training and onboarding of new team members.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of hands-on assembly/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and precision measuring instruments.

Required Skills

• Hand and power tool experience
• Mechanical assembly and sub-assembly
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
• Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring instruments
• Inspection, testing, repair, and rework
• Strong attention to detail
• Quality-focused mindset
• GMP and/or regulated manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
• Commitment to safety and following established procedures

Preferred Experience

• Medical device manufacturing
• ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Biomedical or precision equipment assembly
• Experience with functional product testing
• Experience in GMP-regulated production environments

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position in Janesville, WI.
• Production/manufacturing environment requiring PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime based on production requirements.

Travel

Occasional travel of approximately 10 20% may be required for customer visits, product installations, field support, or training.

• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $19.00 $25.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy.

Recruiter Screening Key Requirements

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on assembly/manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Experience with precision measuring tools
• Strong quality and safety mindset
• Ability to work on-site in Janesville, WI
• Ability to perform physical production/assembly work

Strongly Preferred:

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• ISO 13485 experience
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience
• GMP/regulated manufacturing experience
• Repair, rework, and functional testing experience
• Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen experience