General Assembly Technician III

General Assembly Technician III

Position Summary
The General Assembly Technician III is a senior, multi-skilled technician responsible for complex mechanical, electrical, and body integration assemblies. This role serves as a technical expert on the production floor, handling advanced troubleshooting, resolving fit and function issues, and supporting production flow during constraints or bottlenecks. The Technician III plays a key role in quality containment, root cause identification, and workforce development while acting as a backup lead when required.

1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and support complex assembly operations involving mechanical, electrical, and body systems integration
• Troubleshoot electrical fit and functional issues at the station and vehicle level
• Resolve body, interior, and cosmetic fitment issues to meet functional and appearance requirements
• Interpret incomplete, unclear, or conflicting drawings and work instructions, coordinating with Engineering as needed
• Lead rework activities and defect containment to prevent escape and minimize production disruption
• Diagnose root cause of assembly and quality issues at the station level and support corrective action development
• Support production flow by exceeding takt time requirements and assisting in resolving line bottlenecks
• Act as technical escalation point for Technicians I–II during complex or non-standard conditions
• Train and coach Technicians I–II on advanced assembly techniques, standard work, and quality expectations
• Serve as backup lead, supporting daily work coordination, task prioritization, and issue escalation
• Make technical decisions within defined scope to maintain quality, safety, and schedule commitments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Materials to resolve issues and implement improvements

Qualifications
Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle manufacturing or complex assembly environments
• Demonstrated advanced skills in mechanical, electrical, and body integration assembly
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems in a production setting
• Strong understanding of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and change processes
• Support Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and related documentation
• Ensure accurate documentation of rework, deviations, and corrective activities
• Manage Performance Metrics (KPI's): First-pass yield, cycle time and bottleneck recovery, rework reduction and defect containment effectiveness.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong quality mindset with experience in rework, defect containment, and corrective actions
• Ability to maintain production flow under pressure and during constraints
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Leadership capability to guide peers without direct authority

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with hands for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move materials up to established limits with or without assistance
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools

Work Environment:
This position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment involving vehicle or complex assemblies and requires frequent interaction with cross-functional teams. Physical demands are consistent with hands-on assembly and troubleshooting activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.

The hiring range for this position is $ $31.00 per hour.