Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Top 3-5 mandatory and most important skills/experience/responsibilities:

• Ability to use tools for assembly mechanical parts
• Route wiring (low voltage)
• 80-20 Aluminum fabrication
• Work with industrial enclosures
• 1-5 years of experience are needed in same/similar role

Role Summary

• The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building, installing, and maintaining Petra AI devices & systems across the plant.
• This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across all shops at Normal, or new Normal building, ensuring cameras, brackets, enclosures, and support structures are safely and robustly installed for 24/7 industrial use.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Assembly
• Fabricate and assemble brackets, frames, and supports using aluminum extrusion (e.g., 80/20), steel, and plastics.
• Cut, drill, tap, and finish components using band saws, drill presses, hand drills, grinders, and other standard shop tools.
• Read basic mechanical drawings / sketches and build to spec with minimal rework.
• Station Installation (Body / Paint / GA)
• Install Petra AI devices, camera mounts, and enclosures in Body Shop, Paint Shop, and General Assembly to defined standards (height, angle, clearances, datum references).
• Route and secure cables (power, Ethernet) neatly and safely through existing trays, conduit, or new supports, following safety and labeling standards.
• Work around existing tooling, robots, conveyors, and access platforms; coordinate with ME, Controls, and Operations to schedule work in live production areas.
• Field Adjustments & Quality
• Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim, focus, and framing working alongside AI and controls engineers during station bring-up and trials.
• Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks, fastener verification, guarding, clearances to moving equipment).
• Document as-built conditions (photos, simple sketches, measurement logs) and feed back improvements to standards.
• Safety & Work Practices

• Safely use ladders, scissor lifts, and platforms to access elevated installations; follow all fall-protection, LOTO, and area access procedures.
• Maintain an organized work area, manage small hardware inventory (fasteners, brackets, extrusion), and keep shared tools in good condition.
• Support safe integration of Petra hardware around robots, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration
• Partner with Manufacturing AI team to translate station concepts into practical mounting and routing solutions.
• Coordinate with shop engineers / operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework.
• Provide clear status updates on installation progress, issues, and material needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or industrial installation role (e.g., ME tech, maintenance tech, machine builder, installer).
• Demonstrated ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills, saws, drivers, grinders, taps, etc.).
• Experience with basic metal fabrication, including drilling, cutting, deburring, and assembling structures.
• Ability to work at height (ladders, platforms, lifts) and in production environments (noise, heat, overspray, tight spaces) while following all safety requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfortable using basic computer tools, such as email and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), to record work and communicate with the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (e.g., 80/20 or similar) cutting, tapping, squaring, and assembling frames/brackets.
• Prior installation work in Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly (e.g., cameras, sensors, tooling, guarding, or vision systems).
• Familiarity with reading simple mechanical drawings or layouts and transferring dimensions to the physical install.
• Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet, power) and best practices for strain relief, labeling, and routing.
• Experience supporting machine vision, sensors, or automation projects is a plus.
• Comfortable working crossfunctionally with ME, IE, Controls, Operations, and external contractors.

Behavioral Expectations

• Ownership: Takes full responsibility for the quality and completeness of installations; escalates risks early.
• Safety First: Consistently follows safety standards and challenges unsafe conditions or shortcuts.
• Bias for Action: Moves quickly while maintaining quality; comfortable working around production schedules and tight windows.
• Collaboration: Communicates clearly with engineers, technicians, and operators; open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Craftsmanship: Cares about tidy, repeatable, and serviceable installs (clean routing, consistent hardware, documented standards).