Electromechanical Assembly Technician (Ceramic Equipment)

Shape the tools that shape creativity

Since 1919, American Art Clay Company (AMACO) has pioneered clay bodies, lead-free glazes, electric kilns, and Brent potter’s wheels. As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, we believe making art enriches lives and communities. On our manufacturing floor, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyone’s day—from the factory floor to the executive offices.

Step into a day where you’ll inspect materials, interpret blueprints, and build the mechanical and electrical subassemblies that power our AMACO/Brent product lines. You’ll label, package, and verify quality with precision—often lifting up to 50+ pounds—while occasionally mentoring teammates on processes you’ve mastered. You’ll report to the Mechanical Division Supervisor and may receive assignments from department leader(s) or designated personnel.

Classification:

Hourly, Non-Exempt

What you’ll take on

  • Inspect incoming products/raw materials for conformity
  • Assemble, label, and package finished goods to specification
  • Preassemble mechanical and electrical subassemblies using power tools
  • Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring devices accurately
  • Lift, move, and stage components and products (frequently 50+ lbs.)
  • Validate product quality at each stage of build
  • Support other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor; occasionally train others

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. **

Skills you bring

  • Safe operation of power tools and shop equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams
  • Strong measuring accuracy and shop math; tape-measure proficiency
  • Soldering fundamentals and mechanical assembly experience
  • Clear verbal communication and solid interpersonal skills
  • Self-directed with effective time management; able to work with minimal supervision
  • Comfort working in hot environments and standing for prolonged periods
  • Bonus: actively qualified to perform Assembler and Electrical & Mechanical Sub-Assembler duties

Work setting and physical demands

You’ll work primarily on the manufacturing floor with on-the-job training. Expect occasional hot conditions and extended periods of standing. Regularly talk/hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, and reach. At times you may sit, climb/balance, or stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl. Frequent lifting/moving of 50+ pounds is required. Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Schedule and travel

  • Full-time; Monday–Friday; 40+ hours per week
  • Occasional evenings/weekends as business needs require
  • No travel expected

Education and experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 1+ year of relevant experience preferred

Proficiencies

  • Soldering
  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Mechanical Assembly Skills
  • High School / GED
  • Shop Math Skills
  • Blueprint Reading

How we work

Our culture prizes safety, quality, customer care, teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. We empower everyone to improve their role and processes.

This description outlines the role’s core scope but isn’t exhaustive; responsibilities may shift at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

AMACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: AMACO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AMACO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate. AMACO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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