Assembly Associate

Job Title: Assembly Associate

About Us: iFixit is the nexus of a global community showing people how to fix the things they own. We believe that we can make the world better by empowering people to take control of the things they own. We are the world's foremost experts in repair, and we've set the gold-standard for online repair documentation. Every day we help thousands of people fix their stuff, and we’re on a mission to help millions more.

iFixit’s Expansion to Chattanooga: Our roots are in the California technology startup world, but our passion is tinkering. We are thrilled to be joining the making and manufacturing culture of Tennessee.

We are excited to have officially moved into our eastern distribution hub and headquarters! We built a 50,000 square foot flagship location blocks from downtown in the historic Onion Bottom neighborhood on 12th Street. Read more about our plans.

We are hiring for an Assembly Associate to support the team responsible for assembling Fix Kits and other internally assembled products. This role plays a key part in ensuring products are accurately assembled, inspected, packaged, and stocked to maintain inventory levels for our customers.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and help maintain iFixit’s high standards for quality, efficiency, and presentation across all assembled products.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, package, label, and stock Fix Kits and other products according to company standards
• Follow established workflows and production priorities to help maintain adequate inventory levels
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and flag any product discrepancies or issues
• Follow proper safety procedures, especially when handling batteries or regulated materials
• Support inventory processes by identifying received shipments and matching them to purchase orders
• Assist with tracking products on open purchase orders and expected arrival timelines
• Collaborate with Shipping, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth product flow
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Provide feedback on materials or processes to help improve overall efficiency and quality
  
  

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in assembly, production, warehouse, or inventory operations preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow processes and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Basic computer skills; experience with inventory systems is a plus
• Experience with RF scanners or shipping processes is beneficial
  
  

Background on iFixit: We are the leading internet destination for repair, and the champions of the Right to Repair political movement. Our work is reshaping the electronics industry, and manufacturers are rapidly shifting to build repair supply chains. We’re going to provide the logistics and technology they need to do so.

iFixit is an ambitious organization: We are an e-commerce company, a how-to instruction publisher, a tool maker, and a public advocate.

We provide repair supply chain support to Microsoft, Google, Motorola, Logitech, and more. We provide technician training for Home Depot’s power tool rental fleet. iFixit is the largest online resource for hospital equipment repair information. And more!

Our ambition is nothing short of making repair the default behavior for society. We are a catalyst shifting the world to a circular economy, and we need your help to do it.

iFixit is an awesome place to work. Here are some of our perks:

• A career where you will be actively working to make the world better.
• A repairable laptop, and any software you need.
• Full benefits package. Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance with generous employer contribution. Plus a stipend toward coverage for your dependent(s).
• 401k plan with 4% employer match.
• Flexible vacation time paid holidays.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Generous stipends towards repair & wellness.
• $400 towards a bike or alternative method of transportation.
• A sweet pair of headphones to get your head in the game.
• Team member discounts on parts and tools.
• Charitable contribution matching! We'll 100% match your tax deductible contribution.
  
  

Diversity Statement: When you go to a website like iFixit and scroll through the guides, it's easy to forget that there are tons of real people keeping all those bits and bytes running smoothly. But there are literally dozens of us! We're a diverse team, split between two continents—but we're united by a love of tinkering and repair.

iFixit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and because our mission is to help everyone fix everything, we need a team as diverse as our online community. We believe that it takes people of all backgrounds to help us fix the world. Therefore, iFixit does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any of the other important characteristics that make us unique and valuable. iFixit participates in E-Verify.

iFixit is committed to creating a diverse team—not only in who we hire—but through creating a supportive environment for all of our team members based on mutual respect and inclusivity.

To Apply: Send us your resume, as well as a cover letter explaining why you want to work for iFixit and why you're the ideal candidate for the job. We look forward to hearing from you!