Manufacturing Assembly Technician
Location:
Normal, IL (100% onsite)
Duration:
6-Month Contract
Pay Rate:$25.50–30.50/hr
Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Top Mandatory Skills & Experience
- Hands-on mechanical assembly using hand and power tools
- Low-voltage wiring and cable routing
- Aluminum extrusion fabrication (e.g., 80/20 or similar systems)
- Installation within industrial enclosures and manufacturing environments
- 1–5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing, fabrication, or installation role
Role Overview
The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building, installing, and maintaining industrial AI hardware systems across a large-scale manufacturing facility.
This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across multiple production areas, ensuring cameras, brackets, enclosures, and support structures are safely installed and suitable for 24/7 industrial operation.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Assembly
- Fabricate and assemble brackets, frames, and supports using aluminum extrusion, steel, and plastics
- Cut, drill, tap, deburr, and finish components using band saws, drill presses, hand tools, and grinders
- Read basic mechanical drawings or sketches and build to specification with minimal rework
Station Installation (Body / Paint / General Assembly)
- Install AI devices, camera mounts, and industrial enclosures to defined standards (height, angle, clearances, datum references)
- Route and secure power and Ethernet cabling through trays, conduit, or custom supports following safety and labeling standards
- Work around live production equipment (robots, conveyors, tooling) and coordinate installations with engineering and operations teams
Field Adjustments & Quality
- Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim, focus, and framing during station bring-up and trials
- Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks, fastener verification, guarding, and clearances)
- Document as-built conditions using photos, sketches, and measurement logs; provide feedback for standard improvements
Safety & Work Practices
- Safely operate ladders, scissor lifts, and platforms; follow fall protection, LOTO, and area access procedures
- Maintain an organized work area and manage small hardware inventory
- Support safe integration of hardware around robots, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with manufacturing AI and engineering teams to translate concepts into practical installation solutions
- Coordinate with shop engineers and operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework
- Provide clear updates on installation status, issues, and material needs
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or industrial installation
- Proficiency using hand and power tools (drills, saws, grinders, taps, drivers)
- Experience with basic metal fabrication and structural assembly
- Ability to work at heights and in active production environments
- Ability to lift up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Comfortable using basic computer tools (email, spreadsheets, documentation tools)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (80/20 or similar)
- Prior installation work in Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly environments
- Ability to read simple mechanical drawings and transfer dimensions to physical installs
- Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet, power, strain relief, labeling)
- Exposure to machine vision, sensors, or automation projects
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, controls, operations, and contractors
Behavioral Expectations
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for quality and completeness of installations
- Safety First: Consistently follows safety standards and escalates risks early
- Bias for Action: Works efficiently while maintaining quality in fast-paced environments
- Collaboration: Communicates clearly and constructively across teams
- Craftsmanship: Delivers clean, repeatable, and serviceable installations
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