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Build Advanced Custom Equipment at LACO Technologies

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician III to join our Production Assembly team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled assembler who enjoys solving mechanical challenges, building complex equipment, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

As a senior member of the team, you'll help build custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by leading organizations in aerospace, medical, automotive, and advanced technology industries.

About LACO

LACO Technologies designs and manufactures custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by companies such as NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Apple, and other industry leaders around the world.

LACO is also part of the Atlas Copco Group, a global leader in industrial technology. This gives employees the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, local manufacturing environment while benefiting from the resources, stability, innovation, and long-term career opportunities available within a global organization.

What You'll Do

• Assemble complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings and bills of material
• Install and integrate mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum components
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and resolve assembly challenges
• Ensure assemblies meet quality, safety, and performance requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Test teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced technicians

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Proven ability to independently build and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Experience

• Typically attained through 5+ years of experience in machine building, industrial equipment assembly, fabrication, maintenance, automation equipment, custom machinery, or related mechanical work.
• Candidates with demonstrated expertise in building and troubleshooting complex equipment may be considered with fewer years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building custom machinery or automated equipment
• Pneumatic and vacuum system experience
• Experience working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Technical school, apprenticeship, military technical training, or vocational education

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits Include:

• Flexible work schedule with participation in our 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO during your first year
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Employee events, lunches, and appreciation activities

Who Thrives at LACO

Successful team members are hands-on problem solvers who take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working on unique projects, and are motivated by building advanced equipment that supports some of the world's most innovative industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer: LACO Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction.

LACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9/80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment.

We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.