Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician III -(Senior Systems)
7 days ago
Salt Lake City
Job Description Location: Salt Lake City, UT Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour (DOE) + $1.00 shift differential Schedule: Flexible start times + 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) Type: Full-time Build Complex Systems Where Your Expertise Is Trusted If you’re an experienced electro-mechanical technician who takes pride in precision builds, solving complex problems, and bringing advanced equipment to life, this is a role where your skills will be respected and relied upon. At LACO Technologies, you’ll assemble and integrate custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by leading aerospace, medical, and advanced technology companies — including customers like SpaceX, Apple, Lockheed, Google, BioFire, and Tesla — where performance and reliability truly matter. This isn’t repetitive production work. Every system is engineered to order, and your craftsmanship directly impacts mission-critical applications. Why Senior Technicians Choose LACO • ustom builds — no assembly line monotony, • Clean, climate-controlled facility, • Direct collaboration with engineering and leadership, • Stable company with strong backlog and 50+ years of innovation, • Leadership that respects technical expertise and craftsmanship, • Opportunity to mentor and influence build quality, • Predictable schedules that support work/life balance, • Assemble, integrate, and wire complex electro-mechanical systems, • Interpret advanced engineering drawings, schematics, and build documentation, • Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and functional testing, • Support system bring-up and verification activities, • Identify root causes and recommend build or process improvements, • Work across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies, • Collaborate closely with engineering to resolve technical challenges, • Maintain high workmanship standards and organized workspaces, • Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives, • 5+ years of electro-mechanical assembly or complex equipment build experience, • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, • Ability to read and interpret complex technical documentation, • Experience with mechanical systems, electrical wiring, and pneumatics, • High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship, • Ability to work independently with strong ownership mindset, • Experience with vacuum systems or leak detection equipment, • Background in aerospace, automation, or high-tech manufacturing, • Experience supporting testing or system integration, • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience Senior technicians play a key role in improving build quality, supporting complex projects, and sharing knowledge across the team. This role offers opportunities to expand your technical influence and grow within advanced manufacturing environments. We invest in our employees through training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation & Benefits That Support You • Competitive hourly pay: $28.00 – $30.00 DOE + shift differential, • Flexible scheduling with 9/80 work option, • Three weeks PTO starting your first year, • Paid holidays, • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Company-paid life insurance, • Short- and long-term disability, • 401(k) with company match, • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities, • Pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and more LACO Technologies designs and manufactures custom vacuum and leak testing systems used across aerospace, medical, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries. Our collaborative environment allows skilled builders to take ownership of their work and see the direct impact of what they create. Who Thrives Here You’ll succeed in this role if you: • Take pride in craftsmanship and precision, • Enjoy solving complex technical challenges, • Prefer variety over repetitive work, • Value autonomy and responsibility, • Want your experience to be respected If you’re looking for meaningful hands-on work where your expertise is valued and your work supports cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Company DescriptionLACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction. LACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9/80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment. We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.LACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction.\r\n\r\nLACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.\r\n\r\nAt LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9/80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment.\r\n\r\nWe are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.