Assembly Technician in Palmdale, California at Hyundai Rotem USA Corporation

Position Overview

Hyundai Rotem USA is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assembly Technician to support our passenger rail manufacturing operations. Based on-site at the Kinkisharyo facility in Palmdale, CA, this role is responsible for installing interior and exterior components on rail vehicles in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical hands-on skills, exceptional interpersonal communication, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a joint-operational, multi-organizational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Component Installation: Install a wide variety of interior and exterior rail car components according to technical drawings and work instructions, including but not limited to:

• Interior Panel & Coving: roof, window mask, back wall, partition panels, access Inspection lights, speakers, monitors
• Floor: coverings
• CAB, Saloon window components
• Door: Pocket sliding door
• Saloon equipment: seats, hand rail
• Cab equipment: cab mask / skirts, front door / desks / circuit breakers and panels / seating / lights / baseboards / partitions / foot switches / brake panels and coverings / heater / defroster diffusers and panels.
• U/F equipment: electric panel, components, junction boxes
• U/F brake piping

Mechanical Fabrication & Fitting: Drill, tap, and rivet brackets and mounting hardware for equipment and wire routing. Test fit components (e.g., cameras, lockers, doors, lights) to ensure secure, optimal alignment and functionality.

Quality & Protection: Ensure previously installed items and surrounding surfaces are protected from damage during assembly processes. Perform re-work on squawks/snags as identified during inspection.

Inspection Prep & Delivery: Clean and prepare rail cars for quality inspections, customer walkthroughs, and final delivery.

Safety & Workplace Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times ("Clean as you go" principle).

Final Assembly Support: Perform other manufacturing and assembly duties as assigned within the Final Assembly Plant.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience using hand, pneumatic, and power tools (screwdrivers, drills, tapping guns, riveters, etc.)
• Ability to read, interpret, and work accurately from engineering blueprints, installation drawings, and written work instructions.

Experience: Prior experience in mechanical, technical, manufacturing, or assembly environments.

• Professional demeanor and ability to work in teams.

Teamwork & Demeanor: Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate effectively in a co-located, multi-organizational team setting.

Screening: Must successfully pass background checks, drug screenings, and physical capability evaluations.

Required Education

• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with relevant technical certification and 2+ years of hands-on experience, OR an Associate Degree in a technical field.
• Interpersonal Capabilities: Excellent communication, active cooperation, and constructive conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired, Not Required)

• Prior work experience in the Rail Transit / Rolling Stock industry.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a strong plus.