What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at The Raymond Corporation?
Join our Raymond Team as an Assembly Technician!
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Assembly Technician who brings strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to supporting daily production operations. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot and resolve production issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize disruptions, and help drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining tooling, reviewing and updating standard work, managing deviations and nonconforming materials, and supporting rework activities. You’ll also work closely with Engineering and other departments to identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements, implement corrective actions, and support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype and preproduction builds. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, working with a diverse team, and making a meaningful impact on production efficiency and quality, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Technical support & troubleshooting across departments.
- Support investigations into manufacturing issues and assist in developing corrective actions.
- Coordinate tooling runoffs to verify functionality and production readiness.
- May be required to fabricate, assemble, and/or fit together parts to form complete units or subassemblies. Product is often non-repetitive and/or of customer specific design and often utilizes standard (rough) documentation and/or verbal instructions.
- Analyzes processes in respective area and recommend, implement improvements in quality and productivity.
- Works from schematics, blueprints and verbal instruction.
- May be required to work in complex work cells, and train employees within field of expertise.
- May assist in the installation and set-up of instruments and equipment.
- May operate electronic equipment and conduct sampling with the current line of instrumentation.
- Review standard work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with manufacturing processes.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineering with tooling concepts, design, development, and implementation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and implement process improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
- Two years assembly experience highly preferred
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, bills of materials, schematics (electrical and hydraulic), QAPs and functional specifications. Requires a masterly knowledge of one or more assembly/welding and/or fabrication techniques, tools, test equipment, materials, machines and product.
- Working knowledge of the manufacturing systems and procedures, including but not specifically limited to: MRP, JP, scrap/rework, deviations, shop floor control, ECR/ECN.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What Sets You Apart:
- Two year technical degree
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
Where and When You’ll Work:
- This is an in-person role located at our Muscatine, IA facility – ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
- Standard working hours are 6am – 2:30pm. Hours may vary based on production schedules. Overtime is anticipated, however, it is not guaranteed.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Wage - $21.77 - $31.42 per hour. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Best in class work culture!
Together Let’s Innovate. Build. Grow.
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
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