06/02/2026
We are currently hiring an Assembly Operator Technician on the 3rd shift for a growing manufacturing facility in Thomaston. This position is responsible for supporting production operations through machine setup, troubleshooting, quality inspections, and maintaining efficient production runs. Pay is $18.94 an hour.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the safe, efficient completion of the assembly process in a high quality and repeatable manner.
• Perform duties to complete a wide variety of complicated machine set ups (such as dip tube changes, mechanical parts change.
• Perform quality checks/audits during a production run through visual inspection and aligned with the quality plan.
• Measure, examine and test assembly units to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance conditions.
• Adjust machine or fixtures as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Assembly machines to maintain production equipment and reduce downtime.
• Identify efficiency improvement, cost savings and quality improvement opportunities.
• Participate in EH&S reviews.
• Assist with Cl activities as needed: root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality inspection results and production results.
• Ensure outgoing products follow required specifications.
• Escalates identified safety, quality, performance issues as may be needed.
Qualified Candidates must have:
• Basic shop math/computer skills.
• Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve mechanical issues.
• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.
• Min of high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.
Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations provided):
• Ability to lift and/or move 35 Ibs.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us today at (203) 574-4838 to speak with one of our coordinators — we are happy to answer any questions you may have!