Watchfire

Assembly Technician

Watchfire  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Summary

Spectrum has been a trusted name for over 50 years, with installations across a multitude of states. In 2023, Spectrum was acquired by Watchfire, one of the largest and most respected LED display manufacturers in the United States. Together, Spectrum by Watchfire continues to set new standards across K–16 education, municipal, professional sports, and recreational facilities.

The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting scoreboards and accessory products to ensure they meet established engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret technical documentation, and a commitment to producing safe, high-quality products. The Assembly Technician works collaboratively with production team members, engineers, and other departments to support manufacturing goals while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

The following responsibilities are representative of the primary duties of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by management as business needs require.

Product Assembly

  • Assemble scoreboards, accessories, and related components according to engineering drawings, blueprints, technical documents, and work instructions.
  • Utilize hand tools and assembly equipment including drills, clamps, pop rivet guns, and other production tools to complete assemblies accurately and efficiently.
  • Verify that components and materials are assembled in accordance with established specifications and quality requirements.

Quality Inspection and Testing

  • Inspect paint finishes, components, and completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Perform functional testing of assembled products to verify proper operation and identify defects or issues.
  • Make adjustments, repairs, or modifications as required to achieve product quality standards.
  • Report quality concerns and assist in implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

  • Safely operate assembly tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and notify appropriate personnel of maintenance or repair needs.
  • Maintain tools and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Documentation and Process Support

  • Maintain accurate production records, inspection results, testing documentation, and modification records.
  • Follow written work instructions, engineering documents, and production schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance product quality, safety, and efficiency.

Teamwork and Cross-Training

  • Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, supervisors, and fellow production employees to achieve production objectives.
  • Participate in cross-training activities and provide support in other manufacturing areas as needed.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in job assignments to meet changing production demands.

Safety and Compliance

  • Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
  • Maintain awareness of workplace safety hazards and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or behaviors.
  • Use tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and consistently.
  • Complete and maintain all required training, qualifications, and certifications.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and remain on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift.
  • Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to use hand tools and assembly equipment safely and effectively.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and production plans.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and assembly equipment safely.
  • Ability to operate Windows-based computers, mobile devices, and company software applications including PYRO, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other assigned business systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet production deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adjust work assignments and schedules to support production requirements.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life/ ADD
  • Voluntary Life/ ADD
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Vacation
  • Personal Time

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.

Watchfire

About Watchfire

Headquartered in Danville, Ill., Watchfire has manufactured electric signs since 1932 and LED signs, using meticulously sourced components from around the world, since 1998. Our products include indoor and outdoor LED displays, fixed digit and video scoreboards, gas price signs and digital billboards. Every aspect of our products and service is focused on giving our customers the greatest advertising tools available for developing their business and increasing sales. Our partnerships with respected, knowledgeable sign company professionals are the foundation of our collective success.

Watchfire LED signs are known for their legendary quality and reliability. We test our outdoor displays to withstand whatever nature throws at them, all to guarantee our customers years of worry-free performance. The excellence in every Watchfire sign begins with our outstanding engineering team designing a quality product. In production, we choose quality over expedience or expense. We use the best performing components available from a global market and invest the time and expense needed to evaluate and verify every aspect of our products’ design, function and serviceability. Our reputation depends on our displays looking and performing great not just on day one, but for years to come.

We developed our proprietary Ignite software to create and manage messages from design to scheduling. Whether the sign is large or small, color or monochrome, the suite of Ignite software helps create head-turning messages through easy-to-use interfaces.

Watchfire has over 70,000 LED signs in operation at convenience stores, gas stations, retail outlets, banks, schools, places of worship and other locations worldwide. We also have more digital billboard customers in the U.S. than any other brand.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Danville, IL
Year Founded
1932
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