Assembly Technician

Technique is looking for an Assembly Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical assembly, windshield and cab glass installation, torque wrench operation, and end-of-line quality auditing within a defense and specialty vehicle production environment. The Assembly Technician will build cab, body, and chassis components to print, execute adhesive and sealant applications, maintain complete build documentation, and uphold zero-defect quality standards consistent with defense manufacturing expectations.

The ideal candidate brings experience in low-volume or defense/specialty vehicle assembly, with demonstrated proficiency reading engineering drawings, BOMs, and GD&T callouts. Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management systems is strongly preferred, along with a thorough understanding of urethane and structural adhesives, torque audit procedures, and FOD control practices.

Responsibilities:

• Windshield & Auto Glass Installation – Install windshields and cab glass assemblies, including sealing, bonding, and alignment to OEM specifications.
• Torque Wrench Operation – Select and use manual and torque wrenches to specified ft-lb/Nm values; execute torque audit procedures to verify fastener compliance.
• Blueprint & Engineering Drawing Reading – Read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, GD&T callouts, and work instructions to ensure build-to-print compliance throughout production.
• End-of-Line (EOL) Assembly Auditing – Perform end-of-line quality checks on completed assemblies, document non-conformances, and sign off on units per applicable quality standards.
• Mechanical Assembly – Assemble cab, body, and chassis components in a production or low-volume defense/specialty vehicle environment with precision and consistency.
• Adhesives & Sealants Application – Apply urethane, silicone, and structural adhesives used in glass bonding and sealing operations; ensure proper surface preparation and observe required cure times.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance – Work within ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 environments; complete build documentation and maintain traceability records in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Hand & Power Tool Proficiency – Safely and accurately operate impact tools, drills, rivet guns, and hand tools in a structured assembly line setting.
• Attention to Detail & Safety Compliance – Maintain FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control practices, adhere to PPE requirements, and uphold a zero-defect mindset consistent with defense manufacturing expectations.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational or technical training preferred
• Experience in mechanical assembly within a production or low-volume defense/specialty vehicle environment
• Experience installing windshields and cab glass assemblies to OEM specifications
• Proficient in reading assembly drawings, BOMs, GD&T callouts, and work instructions
• Ability to select and use torque wrenches to specified ft-lb/Nm values; familiarity with torque audit procedures
• Knowledge of urethane, silicone, or structural adhesives; proper surface prep and cure time awareness
• Experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management environments
• Safe and accurate use of impact tools, drills, rivet guns, and hand tools in an assembly line setting
• Commitment to FOD control, PPE compliance, and zero-defect quality standards
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• No travel required for this position
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary. Shift premiums are available.

Shifts include:

• 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift – Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM ($X.XX shift premium per hour)
• Weekend Days – Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM ($X.XX shift premium per hour)

About Technique,

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.