Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Company: Wilcox Industries
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wilcox develops innovative, world class electro-mechanical combat systems for today’s warfighters and law enforcement officers. We currently have 1st shift weekdays, 1st shift weekends, and 2nd shift weekdays open for Electro-Mechanical Assemblers. In this role, team members will be responsible for assembling electro-mechanical components to build the sub-assemblies and completed assemblies. Roles and Responsibilities Follow instructions written & verbal to assemble & manipulate multiple parts at once with care and accuracy, including the use of hand tools and presses. Work at numerous workstation processes and fill in where needed when short-handed. Work to process documents, drawing & work order traveler documentation. Safety conscious & always follows company rules & procedures of environment assigned. Perform all required safety function tests and checks and inspect their own and others’ work. Distinguish, identify & separate parts, and build and distinguish between product variants. Assist foreman to train other associates in assembly process and set up jobs when required. Manage work orders by the proper disposition of non-conforming parts. Follows proper procedures to ensure safety and proper care of mechanical equipment in area. Other duties as assigned. Safety Reviews safety procedures and follows them, making suggested improvements. Promotes safety awareness. Seeks opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. Uses PPE appropriately. Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Works well with others/teamwork. Open to instruction & re-direction. Experience working with measuring tools, fixtures, hand tools including but not limited to: screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers, pin-vices, arbor presses and Allen drivers as needed in assembly process. Basic computer skills. Mechanical aptitude. Familiarity with ESD and clean environment and protocols. Safe handling of circuit boards & optics. Ability to spot imperfections. Must have availability for over-time as needed. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strong communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, process documentation, and work orders. Committed to safety consciousness and able to always follow the company’s safety policies and procedures. Ability to work independently with minimal instruction as well as with others. Vocational or similar training and experience to interpret and work from blueprints and other visual diagrams, electronic data, specification and work orders, manuals, and verbal instructions is preferred. Ability to read, comprehend and speak English. Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position. Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This job typically pays $19.00/hour. Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Powered by JazzHR J0Kf9JPYTd

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