Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for ensuring that all manufactured products meet or exceed the minimum requirements of our Customer base with a focus on compliance and adherence to Customer specific standards and requirements. The Mechanical Assembly Technician inspects manufactured products for defects, makes necessary repairs and works with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to find root causes to resolve issues.

This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and compliance of manufactured products used in defense applications. The Mechanical Assembly Technician will maintain documentation to support compliance with industry and government standards.

• Ability to assemble machinery, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, appliances, and more according to directions.
• Perform teardowns, repair / rework and rebuilds of manufactured products in accordance with standard work instructions. Requires expert knowledge of reading technical drawings, specifications, blueprints and precision measuring tools to identify non-conformities.
• Accurately complete required paperwork, maintains logs, records, and reports concerning production, machine maintenance, and product inconsistencies.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation, then builds to those specifications.
• Uses various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Segregate and quarantine non-conforming product to prevent them from entering production or being shipped to Customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to investigate the root causes of non-conformities and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Recommend improvements to procedures, quality control processes and other initiatives to ensure manufactured product integrity.
• Document inspection results, prepare reports, and maintain traceability of records in accordance with quality management system requirements (ISO, AS9100, or equivalent).
• Participate in determining the appropriate disposition of manufactured products, such as, shipment to Customer, rework, scrap or return to vendor.
• Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as necessary to complete logs or records.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic ability in mathematics, reading, or writing.

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical assembly experience or as a machine tool builder, preferably in defense, aerospace, or heavy industry.

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Occasionally: stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently: use hands to handle or feel inspection tools and equipment.
• Continuously: maintain focus and attention to detail during inspections.
• Highly repetitive: use of hand tools and machinery.
• Good manual dexterity and…