Assembly Technician III
Description
ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN III
Job Title: Assembly Technician III | Department: Production | Reports to: Production Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment where all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an essential role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to UPC. We recognize that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come only through the team members who provide the services our customers rely on.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assembly Technician III performs complex mechanical assemblies, advanced fit-up and troubleshooting, and production support activities while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and process control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently perform complex, multi-stage assembly and specialized bonding, rubber-processing, and curing operations as assigned
- Interpret complex drawings, specifications, and geometric tolerances
- Plan assembly sequences, tooling, fixtures, and component handling
- Perform precision alignment, fit-up, shimming, and controlled fastening
- Troubleshoot mechanical interference, tolerance stack-up, and assembly defects
- Conduct advanced in-process verification and support acceptance testing
- Investigate assembly, adhesive bonding, cure-cycle, and material-processing issues; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Train and mentor lower-level assembly technicians
- Support new product introduction, first-article builds, controlled process trials, and validation of assembly or curing operations
- Partner with Engineering and Quality on assembly process improvements
- Troubleshoot specialized equipment and process variation within approved limits; escalate changes requiring Engineering or Quality authorization
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements and traceability controls
- Follow applicable AS9100/ISO 9001 quality procedures, customer requirements, and export-controlled/ITAR handling rules where applicable
- Other duties as assigned