Micro-Assembly Specialist -- Microscope-Aided Production

Job Description

Job DescriptionBe the Detail Our Customers Depend On — Join Orion Castings (North Billerica) Why Orion?

• Industry leader in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting since 1970.
• Cambridge Division legacy: founded in 1945; 300,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing.
• Products you’ll be proud of: aerospace, medical device, robotics, and defense components.
• Career longevity: many teammates have 20+ years of service.

Your Impact

As a Micro-Assembly Specialist, you’ll transform precision die cast parts into ready-to-ship assemblies through careful workmanship, documentation discipline, and close teamwork with engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Follow written and verbal work instructions; read drawings and assembly procedures.
• Use a microscope for fine, high-accuracy assembly steps.
• Document builds and complete manufacturing records reliably.
• Keep your station clean and safe; follow plant safety standards.
• Use hand and power tools; operate light-duty equipment (drill press, saws, grinders).
• Apply knowledge of product flow to maintain throughput.
• Collaborate with engineers to create and improve assembly methods and solve issues.
• Support additional tasks related to production as needed.

What You Bring

• Detail focus, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving.
• Teamwork and respectful, professional communication.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort around tools and fixtures.
• Basic test equipment experience to run simple functional checks (preferred).
• Experience with light-duty machinery (drill press, saws, grinders).

Pay, Hours, and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17.00 – $25.00
• Schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
• Education & Growth: Tuition reimbursement; structured career development
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Health: Medical insurance, HSA, FSA
• Dental & Vision: Comprehensive coverage
• Life Insurance: Company-paid
• PTO: Paid Time Off

About the Role’s Home Base

Work onsite at Orion Castings’ Cambridge Division in North Billerica, a cornerstone facility with 80+ years of contract manufacturing expertise. This is where precision, scale, and craftsmanship meet.