Assembler-Mechanical in Dayton, Ohio at DRT Holdings, LLC

Full-Time | Onsite | Dayton/Kettering, OH (No Relocation)

Join our engineering and innovation team building and improving high‑speed automated manufacturing equipment for the food & beverage industry. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong mechanical assembly, automation, or industrial machinery experience.

• Assemble high‑speed production equipment and tooling systems

• Read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and GD&T to build and validate assemblies

• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues

• Support new machine builds, retrofits, rebuilds, and tooling refurbishment

• Perform precision measurement, inspection, and documentation

• Assist Engineering and R&D with prototype builds, testing, and sample runs

• Provide occasional customer support (~5% travel)

• 5+ years in industrial automation, machine building, or precision equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and precision assembly skills

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and perform basic wiring

• Experience with tooling systems and automated machinery

• ERP experience (BOMs, revisions, part tracking)

• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools

• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience accepted

• 80% hands-on assembly and equipment builds

• 20% R&D, prototype work, and testing

• Build advanced manufacturing systems used worldwide

• Work directly with Engineering, R&D, and Innovation teams

• High-impact, fast-paced, hands-on role with growth potential

Ready to build and improve advanced manufacturing systems? Apply now and join DRT’s engineering and innovation team.