Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Department: Assembly Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swagelok Northern California

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: $23.88 - $35.83 / hour

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for performing standard mechanical assembly tasks, inspections, and basic measurements in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, and company quality standards. Working with minimal guidance, this role builds accurate, conforming assemblies while beginning to sequence own tasks and identify routine issues. The Mechanical Assembly Technician collaborates closely with teammates and supervisors to support on-time, quality production, and contributes to a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Successful individuals in this role demonstrate mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through on standard work. As proficiency increases, the position expands in scope to include more complex assemblies, pressure/hydrostatic testing, equipment troubleshooting, and mentoring of less experienced technicians.

• Perform standard mechanical assembly tasks with minimal guidance, following work instructions, engineering drawings, and Swagelok Certified Process (CP) requirements.
• Sequence own tasks and identify simple issues during the assembly process.
• Conduct basic inspections and measurements to confirm part and assembly conformity.
• Apply standard work and self-checks for accuracy, and follow quality documentation reliably.

• Demonstrate practical mechanical aptitude and correct tool usage, including torque tools and fixturing.
• Use tools correctly and perform simple maintenance or adjustments as needed.

• Read and interpret basic blueprints, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) with growing accuracy.
• Enter accurate production information into production or inventory systems with minimal assistance.

• Complete housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain an efficient, accurate, and tidy facility.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles daily and identify minor process inefficiencies; maintain a tidy workspace and identify potential hazards.
• Identify and participate in continual process improvements.

• Manage daily workload independently and adjust when minor delays occur.
• Achieve Quality Objectives of Ship to Promise, Order Accuracy, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Follow company processes and standard work procedures.
• Align daily activities to company vision, mission, values, strategies, and goals.
• Adapt to changes in circumstances, direction, strategy, and work environment.
• Demonstrate passion, active listening, and empathy in all interactions to achieve the company’s quality vision to be our customer’s favorite story and greatest competitive advantage.
• Develop skills through external and internal training, continuing education, and job rotation, as relevant and assigned.

• Maintain the Certified Processes (CPs) required for this level

• Mechanical Assembly Execution. Performs standard assemblies with minimal guidance; sequences own tasks and identifies simple issues.
• Tool & Equipment Use. Demonstrates practical mechanical aptitude and correct tool usage, including torque tools and fixturing; performs simple maintenance or adjustments.
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation. Reads and interprets basic blueprints, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) with growing accuracy.
• Quality & Standard Work Compliance. Applies standard work and self-checks for accuracy; follows quality documentation reliably.
• Lean Principles. Applies lean manufacturing principles daily and identifies minor process inefficiencies; maintains a tidy workspace and identifies potential hazards.
• Production Systems. Enters accurate production information into production or inventory systems with minimal assistance.
• Work Planning. Manages daily workload…