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Location: New Britain, CT | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (1st or 2nd shift, standard business hours)

Overview

An established manufacturer in the machinery assembly industry is seeking a Machine Assembler to join its production team. This hands-on role involves building high-precision machinery and contributing to a culture of quality and continuous improvement within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Assemble mechanical components and machines according to engineering drawings, part lists, blueprints, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
• Use precision tools such as torque wrenches, depth gauges, dial indicators, and digital levels to achieve required tolerances
• Operate overhead cranes to safely move heavy components during assembly
• Follow quality standards and accurately measure in both imperial (inch) and metric systems
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals
• Maintain an organized, clean work area in accordance with lean manufacturing principles
• Adhere to safety protocols and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Provide feedback and input to support continuous process improvements

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in assembly, or 5 years of experience in manufacturing of machine tool parts, maintenance, or service
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without aid and perform repetitive reaching and bending
• Familiarity with documentation, drawings, and part lists
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Skilled in using precision measuring devices with strong attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with electrical wiring assembly and computer literacy preferred
• Forklift license a plus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role building high-precision machinery while contributing to continuous process improvement within an innovative manufacturing environment.