Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Overview

Location: Normal, IL (100% onsite)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Hands-on mechanical assembly using hand and power tools
• Low-voltage wiring and cable routing
• Aluminum extrusion fabrication (e.g., 80/20 or similar systems)
• Installation within industrial enclosures and manufacturing environments
• 1-5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing, fabrication, or installation role

The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building, installing, and maintaining industrial AI hardware systems across a large-scale manufacturing facility.

This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across multiple production areas, ensuring cameras, brackets, enclosures, and support structures are safely installed and suitable for 24/7 industrial operation.

• Fabrication & Assembly

• Fabricate and assemble brackets, frames, and supports using aluminum extrusion, steel, and plastics
• Cut, drill, tap, deburr, and finish components using band saws, drill presses, hand tools, and grinders
• Read basic mechanical drawings or sketches and build to specification with minimal rework

• Station Installation (Body / Paint / General Assembly)

• Install AI devices, camera mounts, and industrial enclosures to defined standards (height, angle, clearances, datum references)
• Route and secure power and Ethernet cabling through trays, conduit, or custom supports following safety and labeling standards
• Work around live production equipment (robots, conveyors, tooling) and coordinate installations with engineering and operations teams

• Field Adjustments & Quality

• Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim, focus, and framing during station bring-up and trials
• Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks, fastener verification, guarding, and clearances)
• Document as-built conditions using photos, sketches, and measurement logs; provide feedback for standard improvements

• Safety & Work Practices

• Safely operate ladders, scissor lifts, and platforms; follow fall protection, LOTO, and area access procedures
• Maintain an organized work area and manage small hardware inventory
• Support safe integration of hardware around robots, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing AI and engineering teams to translate concepts into practical installation solutions
• Coordinate with shop engineers and operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework
• Provide clear updates on installation status, issues, and material needs

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or industrial installation
• Proficiency using hand and power tools (drills, saws, grinders, taps, drivers)
• Experience with basic metal fabrication and structural assembly
• Ability to work at heights and in active production environments
• Ability to lift up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Comfortable using basic computer tools (email, spreadsheets, documentation tools)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (80/20 or similar)
• Prior installation work in Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly environments
• Ability to read simple mechanical drawings and transfer dimensions to physical installs
• Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet, power, strain relief, labeling)
• Exposure to machine vision, sensors, or automation projects
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, controls, operations, and contractors

• Ownership: Takes responsibility for quality and completeness of installations
• Safety First: Consistently follows safety standards and escalates risks early
• Bias for Action: Works efficiently while maintaining quality in fast-paced environments
• Collaboration: Communicates clearly and constructively across teams
• Craftsmanship: Delivers clean, repeatable, and serviceable installations