Assembly Technician Equilibar
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Assembly Technician Equilibar
Equilibar
- Fletcher, NC
Position Type:
Full Time
Assembly Technician Equilibar EXTERNAL
Location:
Fletcher, NC
Reports to:
Production Manager, Equilibar
Company Profile:
Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a leading manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and advanced fluid control solutions. The company is recognized by customers for delivering high-quality products, exceptional service, and fast, reliable lead times. Its portfolio spans a range of specialized brands, each designed to address demanding applications requiring precise technical performance. As part of the Richards Industrials family, Equilibar represents a key innovation pillar, offering patented fluid control technologies that enable high-precision performance in critical applications.
These solutions play an important role in advanced and rapidly evolving industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and emerging AI-driven systems.
With primary locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Fletcher, North Carolina, and a global workforce of approximately 190 employees, the company is composed by an experienced and passionate team.
Richards Industrials is committed to sustainable, profitable growth through operational excellence, expansion into new markets and channels, and continued investment in innovative products and technologies that meet evolving customer needs.
Richards has four core values:
- Empowerment:
Employees are our most valuable asset - Collaboration:
Together we achieve more - Pioneering Spirit:
Curiosity and innovation are our driving forces - Service Mindset:
Never stop advocating for the Customer
Our purpose is to solve tomorrow's demanding fluid control problems, today.
The Position:
The Assembly Technician
- Equilibar is responsible for assembling, testing, and documenting Equilibar back pressure regulators, subassemblies, and accessories to engineering specifications and customer requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that every product meets the company's high standards for quality, reliability, and performance before shipment.
Working within the Production Department, the Assembly Technician serves as an essential member of the manufacturing team, combining mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality throughout the assembly and testing process. The position works closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to identify and resolve assembly or performance issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Approximately 90% of this role is dedicated to the assembly, testing, cleaning, and inspection of valve assemblies and related components. The remaining time is spent documenting production and test results within company systems, maintaining tooling records, monitoring consumable inventory, and supporting secondary production activities as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Product Assembly & Testing:
Assemble Equilibar back pressure regulators, subassemblies, and accessories according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications. Perform functional and leak testing to verify product performance meets engineering and customer requirements before release to production or shipment.
Clean components per specification for the product and ensure all parts are free from contamination, debris, and lint prior to assembly. Maintain high standards of workmanship while following established assembly procedures and quality requirements.
• Quality & Process Execution:
Support Equilibar's commitment to quality by carefully following documented assembly and testing procedures while maintaining accurate production and inspection records. Document build information, test results, and other required production data within company computer systems to ensure complete product traceability.
Maintain assembly and testing equipment, tooling, and measuring devices, ensuring required records for production tools are current and accurate.
• Engineering & Production Support:
Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to communicate test results, identify assembly challenges, and provide feedback…
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