Assembly & Testing Technician II Build Custom Equipment. Test It. Troubleshoot It. Make It Work. CHL Systems is hiring an experienced Assembly & Testing Technician II to build, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and test custom machinery, conveyor systems, automation equipment, and material handling systems. This is hands-on custom machine-building work, not repetitive production assembly. You’ll work from engineering drawings, 3D models, bills of materials (BOMs), work orders, and other project documentation to assemble equipment, perform mechanical and electrical work, test completed systems, and troubleshoot problems with limited supervision. Why Join CHL Systems? - Hourly pay based on experience
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match
- Stable, family-owned company with more than 65 years in business
- Clean, organized, safety-focused manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to build and test custom equipment instead of repetitive production work
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
What You’ll Do - Assemble custom machinery, conveyor systems, automation equipment, and material handling systems
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, BOMs, work orders, and assembly documentation
- Perform mechanical assembly, fitting, alignment, adjustment, installation, and equipment setup
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and test equipment
- Perform basic and intermediate electrical wiring, including motor wiring
- Inspect, test, and verify completed equipment for proper operation and quality
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, assembly, and component issues
- Identify issues with drawings, components, or assembly conditions and communicate them to the appropriate team members
- Take ownership of assigned equipment builds through completion
- Recommend practical improvements to assembly methods, quality, and efficiency
- Support less-experienced technicians as needed
- Safely operate cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
- Travel to customer sites as needed for installation, testing, or troubleshooting
Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine assembly, industrial equipment, automation, material handling, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
- Experience assembling, installing, repairing, or troubleshooting machinery or industrial equipment
- Ability to read and independently work from mechanical drawings, blueprints, assembly drawings, or similar technical documentation
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including wiring, motor wiring, and electrical testing
- Ability to independently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a manufacturing team
Preferred Qualifications - Experience building custom machinery, conveyor systems, automation equipment, or material handling equipment
- Experience with industrial electrical systems, including 480V, PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, sensors, or I/O
- Experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues on industrial machinery
- Experience with pneumatic or hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or aerial lifts
- Experience using test equipment to verify machine operation and assembly quality
Work Environment and Physical Requirements - Active manufacturing environment with regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with approved lifting equipment
- Regular use of hand tools, power tools, assembly and testing equipment, and material-handling devices
- Work around moving machinery, noise, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and rotating equipment
- May operate forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
- May require work at customer locations
About CHL Systems For more than 65 years, CHL Systems has designed and built custom automation, conveyor, packaging, and material handling equipment for manufacturers throughout North America. We are a family-owned company where employees take pride in building equipment that solves real manufacturing challenges. Equal Opportunity Employer CHL Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Related Job Titles: Machine Builder, Mechanical Assembler, Assembly Technician, Industrial Equipment Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Automation Technician, Conveyor Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Equipment Assembly Technician.
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