Clayton Services is searching for an Assembly Technician to join a thriving company in the Northwest Houston area. The Assembly Technician will assemble, inspect, and test mechanical equipment while following established procedures, technical specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
Assembly Technician Responsibilities:
- Assemble equipment and mechanical components according to approved work procedures, technical drawings, specifications, checklists, and torque requirements.
- Safely torque and untorque threaded connections using approved tools and procedures.
- Inspect parts and components before and after assembly to verify proper condition, fit, alignment, and installation.
- Identify and report damaged, defective, missing, or incorrect components.
- Perform or assist with functional equipment testing.
- Travel to external partner facilities for equipment testing when required.
- Document assembly, inspection, testing results, and completed work orders.
- Report assembly issues, test failures, damaged parts, and other quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Properly use and maintain hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, and assigned company equipment.
- Follow all company and external partner safety procedures and site-access requirements.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, protective footwear, and task-specific PPE.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and other team members.
Assembly Technician Skills and Abilities:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills.
- Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and basic measuring equipment.
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, work procedures, checklists, and specified torque values.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to recognize damaged, defective, missing, or incorrectly installed components.
- Basic computer skills for completing work orders and documenting assembly, inspection, and testing activities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
- Ability to follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to external testing locations as needed.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive mechanical tasks, including applying the force necessary to torque and untorque threaded connections.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, equipment, parts, and materials as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Assembly Technician Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous mechanical assembly, manufacturing, oilfield equipment, electronics assembly, or equipment testing experience preferred.
- Experience using torque tools, calipers, micrometers, or other inspection and measuring equipment preferred.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record may be required when operating a company vehicle.
Assembly Technician - Immediate need. Apply today!