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 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 manufacturing expectations.

The ideal candidate brings experience in low-volume or 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 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 manufacturing expectations.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational or technical training preferred
• Experience in mechanical assembly within a production or low-volume /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, 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…