What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at System One?
Job Title: Assembly Technician
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation:
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Responsibilities
• Perform mechanical assembly of machined and fabricated components using hand tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and approved assembly methods.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, torque specifications, and quality documentation.
• Verify fit, alignment, torque, dimensional accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the assembly process.
• Complete required assembly documentation accurately and support first article inspections, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic to complex assembly sequencing, fit-up, alignment, and build issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material handling requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, variation, and build cycle time.
• Mentor or coach junior assemblers when assigned and support standard work within the assembly cell.
Requirements
• Ability to use hand tools, torque tools, and basic measurement tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret basic to advanced blueprints depending on role level.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented work instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production environment.
• For senior, lead, and specialist roles, demonstrated troubleshooting, mentoring, leadership, or process improvement capability is required.
• OSHA safety onboarding, including PPE and lockout/tagout awareness.
• Basic, intermediate, or advanced blueprint reading based on position level.
• Torque tool training and torque sequencing certification where required.
• Basic and precision measurement tool competency.
• Overhead crane certification, where applicable.
• Advanced GD&T, SPC, quality systems awareness, lean/continuous improvement, and process documentation training for senior, lead, and specialist positions.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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