Assembly Technician (Warehouse Operations)
bmt · Houston, Texas ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Logistics
- Experience
- 3+ years
Job Details
Job Title: Assembly Technician (Warehouse Operations)
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite position)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $47,840- $50,398
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at .
About the role
The Assembly Technician is a hands-on operational role responsible for managing the day-to-day warehouse, inventory, and material-handling activities required to keep production moving. The role also performs mechanical and basic electrical assembly work, including inspection and testing, based on operational and project requirements. Working closely with procurement, operations, and project teams, the position ensures materials and finished products are safely and accurately received, stored, assembled, documented, and prepared for shipment.
Assembly and Production
- Perform mechanical and basic electrical assembly using approved drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and applicable procedures. Inspect completed work, perform basic functional or continuity checks where required, and document results before the product moves to the next stage.
- Support the kitting of components and materials for assemblies prior to production
- Monitor open orders and follow up on delays, backorders, or discrepancies
Warehouse Operations
- Coordinate inbound and outbound warehouse shipments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation
- Coordinate with carriers and freight providers to schedule pickups, deliveries, and resolve transportation issues
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against purchase orders; manage discrepancies, damages, and returns
- Ensure all shipping documentation (BOLs, packing slips, etc.) is complete and compliant
- Monitor shipment status and proactively address delays or service issues
Inventory and Purchasing Support
- Support Procurement in maintaining accurate inventory records within the system and ensure alignment with physical stock
- Periodic inventory audits, investigating and resolving variances
- Provide backup support to the Procurement by entering purchase orders, following up with vendors, communicating material status to project teams, and completing other assigned procurement tasks.
Coordination and Continuous Improvement
- Assist Procurement as necessary to act as the key liaison between warehouse operations, assembly, procurement, and project teams for day-to-day material and production requirements
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant shipping/regulatory requirements
Essential
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in warehouse, production, or technical operations, including demonstrated experience performing mechanical or basic electrical assembly in a manufacturing, engineering, or similar environment
- Experience with, or the demonstrated ability to learn, receiving, inspection, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes for materials and equipment
- Ability to perform mechanical and basic electrical assembly using drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, hand tools, and power tools
- Ability to safely operate, or be trained and certified to operate, forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment before independent use
- Working knowledge of inventory control, material identification, and discrepancy resolution
- Commitment to safe working practices and the correct use of personal protective equipment
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to use basic measuring and test equipment, such as a tape measure and multimeter, to verify assembly quality, dimensions, continuity, and basic functionality.
Desirable
- Experience assembling technical, instrumentation, or electromechanical equipment in a manufacturing, engineering, marine, offshore, or other project-based environment
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, workplace organization, or lean manufacturing practices
- Experience kitting components and materials accurately for assembly and production activities
- Experience in a regulated or project-based engineering, manufacturing, marine, or offshore environment
Education & Professional Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A post-secondary certificate, diploma, or coursework in mechanical, electrical, electronics, manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Relevant hands-on experience and demonstrated mechanical or electrical aptitude may be considered in place of formal technical education.
Physical and Work Requirements
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform hands-on assembly activities for extended periods. Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment within the weight limits established for the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Ability to work in an on-site warehouse and light manufacturing environment, use required personal protective equipment, and work additional hours when operational or shipping demands require.
- The regular work schedule and any overtime expectations will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Location
This position is based at our Houston, Texas facility and requires full-time, on-site attendance. Remote work is not available for this role.
The standard schedule is 40 hours per week. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.
At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, health care flexible spending account, dependent care reimbursement plan, 401k, PTO, Nine holidays, plus one floating holiday and professional development opportunities.
Don’t hesitate to ask more about our benefits during the hiring process.
Disclaimer:
BMT hires talented people and welcomes applications from everyone. BMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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