Assembly Technician Jobs in North Carolina
Assembly Technician jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in the Charlotte metro, the Triad region around Greensboro and Winston-Salem, and the Research Triangle, where manufacturing and advanced electronics drive consistent demand. Employers like Honeywell, Caterpillar, and Siemens Energy have long-standing North Carolina operations and hire assembly technicians across aerospace components, industrial equipment, and power systems. Openings range from entry-level production floor positions to senior-level roles in precision and electromechanical assembly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join a leading aerospace manufacturing environment in Kinston NC as an Assembly Technician supporting the build, installation, and integration of aircraft components, structures, and subassemblies. This role involves working in a production setting performing mechanical assembly tasks using blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in aircraft assembly, structural installation, drilling, fastening, sealing, and precision measurement, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:- Assemble aircraft components, structures, and subassemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, and measuring instruments
- Perform drilling, countersinking, fastening, sealing, and installation tasks
- Conduct in-process and final quality checks
- Perform rework, modification, and repair as needed
- Support prototype and production builds
- Move materials and support production flow
- Document work performed and any discrepancies
- Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft or aerospace assembly
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Hands-on experience with drilling, sealing, fastener installation, and structural assembly
- Experience using precision measuring tools
- Familiarity with rework, modification, and assembly repair work
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Team-oriented with good communication skills
- Training may align with a 2nd shift schedule
- Must be willing to work any shift during training and after completion
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under U.S. export control regulations.
- Opportunity to work in a high-demand aerospace manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with aircraft assembly and structural build processes
- Exposure to precision manufacturing standards and quality-driven production
- Long-term opportunity with training and skill development provided
- Work in a safety-focused, team-oriented production setting
- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
- You start your next challenge!
#JSFIRM
Join a leading aerospace manufacturing environment in Kinston NC as an Assembly Technician supporting the build, installation, and integration of aircraft components, structures, and subassemblies. This role involves working in a production setting performing mechanical assembly tasks using blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in aircraft assembly, structural installation, drilling, fastening, sealing, and precision measurement, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:- Assemble aircraft components, structures, and subassemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, and measuring instruments
- Perform drilling, countersinking, fastening, sealing, and installation tasks
- Conduct in-process and final quality checks
- Perform rework, modification, and repair as needed
- Support prototype and production builds
- Move materials and support production flow
- Document work performed and any discrepancies
- Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft or aerospace assembly
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Hands-on experience with drilling, sealing, fastener installation, and structural assembly
- Experience using precision measuring tools
- Familiarity with rework, modification, and assembly repair work
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Team-oriented with good communication skills
- Training may align with a 2nd shift schedule
- Must be willing to work any shift during training and after completion
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under U.S. export control regulations.
- Opportunity to work in a high-demand aerospace manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with aircraft assembly and structural build processes
- Exposure to precision manufacturing standards and quality-driven production
- Long-term opportunity with training and skill development provided
- Work in a safety-focused, team-oriented production setting
- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
- You start your next challenge!
#JSFIRM
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The qualifications that appear most often in assembly technician jobs across North Carolina.
- High school diploma or GED required by most North Carolina manufacturing employers
- Experience reading and following mechanical drawings, schematics, or work instructions
- Demonstrated hand tool and power tool proficiency in a production environment
- Ability to meet quality control standards and perform inspections on completed assemblies
- Familiarity with ESD precautions and electromechanical or electronics assembly processes
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds routinely
Assembly Technician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assembly technician in North Carolina?
Most North Carolina employers hire assembly technicians with a high school diploma or GED combined with hands-on production experience. No state-issued license is required for general assembly work, but completing a community college program in electronics technology, mechatronics, or industrial systems through institutions like Central Piedmont Community College or Guilford Technical Community College strengthens your candidacy. Certifications from IPC, such as the IPC-A-610 acceptability standard, are increasingly requested by aerospace and electronics manufacturers across the state.
Which companies hire assembly technicians in North Carolina?
North Carolina assembly technician roles are posted by Ziehl Abegg, Goshen Engineering, and Murphy Family Ventures and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's deep aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing base means openings appear year-round across the Charlotte, Triad, and Research Triangle markets.
Which North Carolina cities have the most assembly technician jobs?
Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and North Carolina lead North Carolina for assembly technician openings, driven by the concentration of aerospace and defense contractors around Charlotte, the industrial and furniture manufacturing heritage across the Greensboro and Winston-Salem corridor, and the life sciences and electronics presence anchoring Raleigh and Durham in the Research Triangle.
Are there remote assembly technician jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Assembly technician work is hands-on by nature and almost always requires a physical presence on the production floor or at a customer site. About 0% of assembly technician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve technical documentation, quality review, or field service coordination rather than direct assembly work.
How can I get hired as a assembly technician in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to production associate or manufacturing technician roles at North Carolina's large industrial employers, where on-the-job training is standard. Companies like Honeywell's aerospace facilities and Caterpillar's North Carolina operations regularly bring in candidates through structured entry-level programs. Completing a mechatronics or industrial technology certificate at a community college in the state strengthens your application, and earning an IPC certification before applying demonstrates readiness to employers who produce electronics or precision assemblies.
Where can I find and apply to assembly technician jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to assembly technician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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