Manufacturing Engineer and Assembly Technician at GRIT Freedom Chair

[Ben Judge]

FT assem tech posting below. Please contact b...@gogrit.us directly for details on Engineering role.

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GRIT is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our Freedom Chair production team in Medford, MA. The product uses many standard bicycle components and requires basic hand tools for assembly. Somebody who has experience working or tinkering on bikes would be well-suited. You will be trained by and report to the Production Manager. This is a full-time salaried position.

About GRIT
Our GRIT Freedom Chair is an all-terrain mobility device that helps people with disabilities get off-road and on with their lives. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for underserved populations. You have an opportunity to join us as we dramatically improve the lives of our customers around the world.

Roles and Responsibilities
Assist with assembling Freedom Chairs correctly, safely, and in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction and safety. This includes:
● Processing incoming inventory
● Quality inspections
● Building sub-assemblies
● Allocating components for orders
● Assisting with final assembly and packaging for shipment

Qualifications
● Experience building mechanical items, preferably bikes
● Comfortable using hand tools
● Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
● Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and take direction well.
● Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
● This position may require frequent or prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and/or lifting up to 50 lbs.

Perks
● Salaried position with paid vacation and sick time
● Employee-purchase industry discounts
● Easy commute -- less than ½ mile from Wellington MBTA stop on Orange Line, free on-site parking, indoor bike storage
● Optional weekly bike ride in or around the Fells with Production team

Compensation: Full-time salaried position, $35k-$40k/year, commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send an email introduction along with your resume to jobs[at]gogrit[dot]us with the subject line “Assembly Technician.” Or call 833-235-5966. GRIT encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. If you think you meet most of the requirements, but not every single point on the job description, please still apply! We’d love to have a chat and see if you'd be a great addition to our team.