Assembly Technician - Second Shift

Teledyne FLIR · Billerica, MA

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Level: Technician
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $45k–$59k
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Billerica, MA.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Automation
Base pay: $45k–$59k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$90k. This one lists $45k–$59k.

Median of the low and high ends of 45 live postings that list pay, out of 782 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay: About 42% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (3+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 53%
✓ Team leadership 50%
Lean 30%
CNC 23%
Machining 23%
FDA / GMP 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Billerica

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Job Summary

Assemble opto-mechanical systems in accordance to manufacturing documentation (assembly instructions, process documents, etc.) using a variety of hand tools, measuring devices and test equipment.

This position will be a 2nd Shift position with hours from 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This position will train for the first 8-12 weeks on the 1st Shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

◆Build opto-mechanical assemblies by using assembly drawings and assembly procedures
◆Work with assembly and inspection tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gages, and dial indicators
◆Support of optical alignment and testing of optical systems
◆Document actions by completing checklists
◆Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
◆Generate work order material kits using printed bills of material (BOM)
◆General lab maintenance as necessary

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Qualifications

✓Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
✓Minimum of 3 years of assembly experience required
✓Ability to read complex assembly drawings and process instructions
✓Independent worker, requiring little to no supervision
✓Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues
✓Experience using standard hand tools – Allen wrenches, screw drivers, torque wrenches, etc.
✓Familiarity with computers as applicable to manufacturing
✓Possess a solid, quality minded work ethic and strong attention to detail
✓Interface in a collaborative manner to foster effective and inspiring group dynamics
✓Ability to stand for extended periods, often for most of the workday
✓Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, often up to 50 pounds, though the frequency of lifting heavier objects varies

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce .

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

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