Mechanical Final Assembly Specialist (Assembly & Test)

Company: GPR Design & Manufacturing
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Is this you? Do you like transforming a drawing into a finished, tested assembly? Are Heli-Coils, torque specs, and fit checks second nature? If so, you’ll thrive in our Assembly & Test Department on Daniel Road, where you’ll own final assembly, finishing, and test readiness for customer products. Role overview In this position, you’ll build mechanical chambers and related assemblies to exact specifications and prints, ensuring every unit meets our quality standards before release. Core responsibilities Prepare and service threaded features by installing and removing Heli-Coils per requirement. Align, fit, and assemble components to create chambers and other final assemblies for test. Troubleshoot assembly problems and implement solutions. Carry out final cleaning/finishing steps to customer procedures. Conduct in-process checks for compliance; identify and report any damage promptly. Verify completion of all assembly, finishing, and test prerequisites prior to sign-off. Partner with engineering, production, and quality to ensure customer expectations are achieved. Background and qualifications High school diploma or GED. Hands-on mechanical experience (automotive, small engines, or bodywork). 3–5 years in mechanical assembly preferred. Capability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications and translate them into product and quality criteria. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Competencies Language: Read and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, business periodicals, and regulations; author reports, correspondence, and procedures; present information and address questions from leadership, clients, customers, and the public. Mathematics: Apply probability/statistical concepts, plane and solid geometry, and basic trigonometry; use fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in real tasks. Reasoning: Define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret diverse instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedule) and handle abstract and concrete variables. What you must have Foundational mechanical skills. Proficiency with hand tools. Basic ability to read blueprints. Dependable, accountable, and self-driven. Legal and work conditions Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands or fingers, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and work, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes loud.

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