What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator, Assembly & Inspection Specialist position at Fostech?
Machine Operator, Assembly & Inspection Specialist
About FosTecH
At FosTecH, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, craftsmanship, and American manufacturing. Our team is dedicated to producing industry-leading products that our customers can trust and rely on.
We’re looking for motivated, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a growing company. If you value precision, teamwork, continuous improvement, and hands-on manufacturing, we invite you to build your career with FosTecH.
Position Overview
As a Machine Operator, Assembly or Inspection Specialist, you will play an important role in our manufacturing operations by operating industrial equipment, assembling components, and performing detailed inspections to ensure our products meet demanding quality and dimensional standards.
This is a hands-on position where your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to craftsmanship will directly contribute to the quality of our products. You will work as part of a collaborative production team, helping maintain safe, efficient operations while supporting FosTecH’s commitment to manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a variety of industrial equipment, including CNC milling machines and CNC lathes.
- Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T specifications, and manufacturing documents to accurately produce and assemble components.
- Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
- Conduct routine troubleshooting and basic preventive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operation.
- Apply shop math to assist with machine setup, tooling adjustments, measurements, and production changeovers.
- Follow all company safety policies and established manufacturing safety standards while operating machinery, handling materials, and performing assembly tasks.
- Inspect components and finished products for defects and dimensional accuracy using established quality procedures and GD&T principles.
- Perform material handling and packaging activities within production and warehouse areas while maintaining safe and organized work practices.
- Collaborate with team members on assembly and production activities, using hand tools, fixtures, and tooling to assemble components accurately and efficiently.
- Complete accurate production, inspection, maintenance, and other required manufacturing records.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company standards.
- Contribute to a culture of quality, craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing instructions is beneficial.
- Ability to perform accurate dimensional measurements using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment is beneficial.
- Working knowledge of shop math, including measurements and calculations used in machining, fabrication, and assembly.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues and identify when additional technical support is required.
- Experience with fabrication, tooling setup, welding, assembly, or related manufacturing processes is preferred.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and production tooling.
- Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and the ability to consistently follow established safety procedures.
- Experience working in a factory, warehouse, or other production environment is preferred.
- Forklift certification or prior experience operating material-handling equipment is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to accurately interpret technical and production documentation.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a production team.
- A strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and pride in producing high-quality work.
Why FosTecH?
At FosTecH, you’ll have the opportunity to put your skills to work in a growing American manufacturing company where quality and craftsmanship matter. We believe our people are essential to our success, and we value individuals who take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and look for ways to continuously improve.
If you’re ready to build your career with a company that values innovation, craftsmanship, teamwork, and American manufacturing, apply today and become part of the FosTecH team.
Applicant Eligibility Notice
Due to the nature of our business and applicable federal firearms laws, applicants must be legally eligible to possess and handle firearms and ammunition. By submitting an application, you certify that you are legally eligible to do so and are not prohibited from possessing firearms under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants who are prohibited by law from possessing firearms are not eligible for employment in positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17