Hiring: Specialist Assembler - 1st Shift Company: Saab, Inc. Location: Grayling, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 10:16:14 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Workday About the job Experience: •10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments, and extensive floor expertise. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret complex technical documentation, including detailed assembly drawings, schematics, and standardized work instructions to ensure quality control. •Demonstrated ability to handle diverse material scales, ranging from miniature, intricate components to large, heavy structural parts with precision and safety. •Demonstrated capacity to operate automated equipment while optimizing mechanical assembly processes and manufacturing workflows for maximum efficiency. •Demonstrated experience to drive root-cause problem-solving initiatives to permanently resolve recurring, systemic issues within production lines. Required Skills: •As Saab expands its advanced manufacturing operations in Grayling, Michigan, we are seeking Specialist Assemblers for our production team. These roles involve complex system assembly, peer mentorship, team leadership, and active contribution to our evolving manufacturing infrastructure. •Spearhead production workflows and assembly line execution. •Deliver work according to quality requirements and work instructions; implement the requirements in daily ways of working in a team-based environment. •Understand and adhere to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control procedures and safeguarding requirements. •Understand and adhere to Explosive Safety control procedures and safeguarding requirements. •Support daily, incremental continuous improvement highlighting advancement opportunities in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale. •Demonstrated capacity to complete functional testing of assemblies and systems. •Sign off when work is complete according to specification. Qualifications: •Must be able to stand for extended periods. •Demonstrated capacity to perform physical tasks such as consistent bending, stooping, twisting, grasping, gripping, standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, reaching throughout a normal workday. •Demonstrated capacity to perform repetitive motions (such as lifting or assembly of parts) including the use of handheld power tools. •Demonstrated capacity to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds frequently, and up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion. •Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. •Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. •High School Diploma or equivalent. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!