What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at Fleetzero?
Build the hardware that decarbonizes ocean freight: on the line, hands-on, every day.
About the role:
You will be a core member of Fleetzero's production team, assembling battery modules and BMS components according to work instructions, drawings, and quality checkpoints.
This is a craftsmanship role: we build precise, high-quality hardware at production pace, and every unit matters. You will work directly with manufacturing and quality engineers to develop new processes as our product line expands.
The ideal candidate takes pride in the quality of their work, stays organized in a fast-moving environment, and is eager to learn new skills and processes as the product and team evolve. A great attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are the most important things you can bring.
Backgrounds that translate well:
What you’ll do:
About the role:
You will be a core member of Fleetzero's production team, assembling battery modules and BMS components according to work instructions, drawings, and quality checkpoints.
This is a craftsmanship role: we build precise, high-quality hardware at production pace, and every unit matters. You will work directly with manufacturing and quality engineers to develop new processes as our product line expands.
The ideal candidate takes pride in the quality of their work, stays organized in a fast-moving environment, and is eager to learn new skills and processes as the product and team evolve. A great attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are the most important things you can bring.
Backgrounds that translate well:
- Aerospace, defense, or automotive assembly
- Consumer electronics or high-volume electromechanical production
- Battery, power electronics, or EV manufacturing
- Marine or industrial equipment assembly
- Harness fabrication: crimping, soldering, connector installation
- Welding: MIG, TIG, or resistance welding
- Machining or CNC operation
- Electrical inspection or test support experience
What you’ll do:
- Execute assembly operations on battery modules and BMS components following documented work instructions and drawings
- Perform in-process quality checks including torque verification, visual inspections, and leak tests
- Install and route electrical harnesses and connectors per assembly drawings
- Support mechanical weldment assembly, hardware installation, and module integration
- Participate in first-article builds and development units alongside engineering staff
- Flag non-conformances and work with quality engineering to resolve issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Contribute to process improvement discussions, if you see a better way, say so
- 2 years of hands-on production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with mechanical assembly: fastener installation, torquing, precision fit-up, and hardware alignment
- Familiarity with reading assembly drawings, work instructions, and BOMs
- Experience with PCB handling, harness installation, or electrical component assembly
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to sustain quality at production pace
- Strong work ethic and a positive, collaborative attitude, this team is small and everyone depends on each other
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000