Job Overview

We are hiring a detail-oriented Assembly Technician to support production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assembling products according to specifications, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and efficient workflow. Ideal candidates are dependable, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working both independently and on a team.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble products accurately and efficiently following prescribed methods and procedures
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and product specifications
Verify all materials are properly identified before use
Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment as required
Complete tasks within established time standards
Assist with quality control inspections to ensure products meet specifications and tolerances
Identify and separate non-conforming materials and report issues promptly
Operate a forklift to move and transport materials safely
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or process abnormalities
Follow all company safety and quality standards
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve processes
Take ownership of assigned production tasks and output quality

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
3 years of general assembly experience preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Must live within a 50-mile radius of the work location
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and forklifts preferred
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement)
Basic writing and documentation skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for 8–10 hours per shift
Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
Comfortable working with tools and wearing a tool belt
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work near moving mechanical parts

Work Environment

Manufacturing/production setting
Exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, and occasional outdoor conditions
Fast-paced, hands-on environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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