What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Worker position at Solutions Driven?
Skilled Worker | Manufacturing Technician | Assembly Technician (Mechanical)
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial components with an extensive product portfolio. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and product excellence, they have built a solid reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial sector.
Location: Houston, Texas, USA (Sugarland).
2 ROLES:
- Warehouse material handler with experience in receiving inbound material deliveries, shipping out customer orders, and performing inventory cycle counts.
- Mechanical assembler with solid CNC background.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Skilled Worker to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the precise assembly, fabrication, quality inspection, and testing of mechanical components and products. This position requires hands-on technical skills, a strong focus on quality, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assembly and Maintenance: Accurately assemble components, conduct regular maintenance on equipment, and troubleshoot as needed.
- Quality Control: Adhere to the quality standards and may need to perform inspections throughout the assembly process, ensuring products meet the company’s rigorous quality standards.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all health and safety protocols, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement within assembly and production processes.
- Set up machine tooling to perform cutting operations per work orders and specifications.
- Inspect finished parts for compliance with specifications using tape measure, scale, micrometer, caliper, etc.
- Keep work area clean and in good housekeeping order (5S).
- Meet production metrics and maintain work efficiencies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
- Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production roles.
- Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with assembly tools.
- Forklift experience
- Good to have: Experience operating manual lathes/CNC equipment.
- Good to have: Experience working in a warehouse environment
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and instructions, as well as to understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and shop math for tool tolerance/offsets.
- Computer skills to read from and write to paperless business system for production tracking.
- Attention to detail and commitment to adhere to the quality standards.
- Able to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
Personal Attributes:
- Diligent, reliable, and a team player with a strong work ethic.
- Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
- Highly motivated and results-driven.
- Self-disciplined with a strong work ethic.
Benefits:
- Competitive wage with overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.
- Training and development in a supportive, collaborative environment.
If this skilled worker role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV today for a confidential career conversation.
We look forward to hearing from you!