Assembly Technician

Position Overview

Position type: Full Time/Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Bessemer, AL USA 35020

• Perform quality inspections at critical control points throughout the production process using appropriate measurement tools and techniques.
• Create and maintain quality check procedures that define inspection criteria, measurement methods, and acceptance standards.
• Manage control charts and statistical process control systems to monitor process capability and detect quality trends before defects occur.
• Establish and maintain the onsite manufacturing feedback loop, communicating quality issues to production teams with actionable corrective actions.
• Conduct incoming material and supplier quality audits to ensure raw materials and purchased components meet specifications.
• Develop jigs and fixtures that enable accurate, repeatable quality inspections and reduce measurement variation.
• Manage scrap tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action systems to reduce waste and improve first-pass yield.
• Document quality data and prepare reports for management review and customer quality submissions.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) principles and experience maintaining control charts.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to detect subtle variations in dimensions, finishes, or material properties.
• Problem-solving skills using structured methods such as 5-Why, or fishbone diagrams.
• Ability to communicate quality issues clearly and diplomatically to production teams and suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to innovation-focused projects, including development of new products, systems, workflows, or construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to generate and implement innovative ideas, improving design efficiency, constructability, automation, or manufacturing integration.
• Background working in new project development, pilot programs, or early-stage project environments where requirements evolve rapidly.
• Comfortable operating in a startup-like or entrepreneurial environment, characterized by fast decision-making, limited precedent, and high ownership.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and work with cross-functional disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Innovation.

• Knowledge of fabrication processes including welding, cutting, roll forming, and assembly operations in metal manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience managing equipment installation projects.
• Be able to operate and assemble components, including the use of screwdrivers, sawers, and skilsaws.
• 1-3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement roles within manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects with documented results in waste reduction, cycle time improvement, or cost savings.

• Background in quality assurance or quality control within manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication or assembly.
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout design and equipment specification is also a big advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly advantageous.

Pay Range: $25.00- $32.00 per hour

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following:
Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal &  protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).