Assembly Technician

Title: Assembly Technician

Location: Batavia, IL

Duration: 12 months + potential ext

Work Setup: Onsite

We’re seeking a hands-on Assembly Technician to support the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of specialized equipment for our customer.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using engineering drawings, procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment.
• Support the installation of piping, vacuum components, instrumentation, cabling, and related hardware.
• Assist with inspections, leak testing, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities.
• Perform assembly work in cleanroom or controlled environments while following contamination-control procedures.
• Document completed work, measurements, test results, and discrepancies.
• Follow established safety, quality, and equipment-handling requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience in soldering, mechanical assembly, precision manufacturing, equipment fabrication, or scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and common hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate with a technical team.

Relevant Additional Experience

• Vacuum, cryogenic, pressure, or piping systems.
• Cleanroom assembly and contamination control.
• Helium leak detection, instrumentation, or electromechanical integration.
• Aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or laboratory equipment.