Product Technician

Junior through Senior Level | Product Assembly Full-time, hourly | On-site in Glen Cove, NY | $25–$35 per hour Allied Maker builds lighting by hand as a practice. Every fixture that leaves our Glen Cove facility has been assembled, tested, and finished by a person who understood what they were making and why it mattered. We're growing the team of people who do that work. Allied Maker is seeking Product Technicians to build our decorative lighting fixtures with precision, care, and consistency. This is a hands-on production role focused on assembling finished products from individual components, hardware, electrical parts, and technical documentation. We are hiring across experience levels, from mechanically capable people who can be trained in our products and processes to highly experienced technicians who can independently build complex fixtures, troubleshoot issues, and help raise the standard of the team. The right person likes making physical things, works carefully with their hands, understands that details matter, and takes pride in producing a finished object that is both technically correct and beautifully made. What You'll Do Assemble decorative lighting fixtures from components, hardware, wiring, and subassembliesFollow drawings, work instructions, specifications, and established assembly proceduresFit, fasten, align, wire, and finish components accuratelyInspect parts before and during assembly and identify anything that does not look or function correctlyMaintain high standards for fit, finish, cleanliness, and overall product qualityUse hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, and assembly equipment safely and correctlyOrganize your work efficiently and complete products within expected production timesPerform basic electrical assembly and wiring as appropriate to the productTest completed fixtures and confirm they meet quality and functional requirementsCommunicate missing parts, discrepancies, defects, or production problems before they create downstream issuesProtect finished materials and components throughout the build processMaintain an orderly, professional workstation and production environmentWork collaboratively with production, engineering, quality, and other manufacturing teams Junior Product Technician A Junior Product Technician may have limited direct lighting experience but demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly. At this level, you will: Learn Allied Maker products, construction methods, and quality standardsBuild standard fixtures and subassemblies using established instructionsDevelop proficiency with tools, hardware, electrical components, and production processesLearn to read drawings and understand how individual components relate to the finished productWork under the guidance of more experienced technicians while progressively becoming more independentDevelop both assembly quality and production speed over time Prior experience in assembly, fabrication, electrical work, cabinetry, millwork, automotive work, metalworking, manufacturing, construction, or another hands-on trade is helpful but not required for someone with exceptional mechanical ability. Senior Product Technician A Senior Product Technician is an experienced assembler who can take ownership of a product build with limited supervision. At this level, you will: Independently assemble standard and complex lighting fixturesRead and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and assembly documentationDetermine efficient build sequences and anticipate assembly challengesDiagnose fit, hardware, wiring, or component issues during productionRecognize when something is incorrect even when the problem is not explicitly identified in the documentationResolve routine assembly problems and escalate engineering or quality issues appropriatelyConsistently produce work that meets Allied Maker's expectations for quality and production speedHelp train and support junior techniciansShare techniques and improvements that make assembly more reliable and efficientServe as a strong example of craftsmanship, organization, and accountability on the production floor What We're Looking For Successful Product Technicians typically have: Strong mechanical aptitudeExcellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityAttention to very small detailsAn intuitive understanding of how physical parts fit togetherComfort working with hand tools and power toolsAbility to follow technical instructions accuratelyAbility to recognize when something looks, fits, or functions incorrectlyPatience when precision is required and urgency when production requires itGood organization and workstation disciplinePride in craftsmanship and finished product qualityReliability and personal accountabilityAbility to work independently while also contributing to a production team Experience with electrical wiring, lighting, mechanical assembly, manufacturing, metalwork, woodworking, fabrication, or similar trades is especially valuable. What Success Looks Like Success in this position is not simply completing an assembly. A strong Product Technician produces fixtures that are correct, consistent, clean, structurally sound, electrically sound, and beautifully finished while continually becoming faster and more efficient at building them. The goal is craftsmanship without unnecessary slowness and productivity without sacrificing quality. As technicians develop greater product knowledge, technical ability, speed, troubleshooting capability, and independence, there is a clear path from Junior Product Technician to Product Technician to Senior Product Technician. Compensation & Benefits $25–$35 per hour, based on level and experience (Junior Product Technician starting at $25/hour; Product Technician at $35/hour)Full-time, hourly position, with overtime as needed to meet the production calendarMedical insurance, 80% employer-paidDental and vision insurance, 100% employer-paid401(k), eligible after one year of employmentPay reviewed as your skills, speed, and independence growA small team where your contribution is visible and valued, in a company that is growing Work Environment & Physical Requirements On-site at Allied Maker Studio in Glen Cove, NYSit/stand bench work in a purpose-built manufacturing environmentRequires fine motor dexterity and the ability to work at a bench for extended periodsMust be reasonably fit and able to lift 20–40 lbsClosed-toe footwear required in shop areas About Allied Maker Allied Maker is an American design and manufacturing studio creating luxury-crafted lighting fixtures. Based in New York, each piece is made to order by a dedicated team of craftspeople, with a focus on authentic materials, refined form, and enduring quality. The studio operates at the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing. Ryden Rizzo leads product design and form. Lanette Rizzo leads design direction, production, and client strategy. Together, they set a standard where design integrity, engineering, and performance are inseparable. Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a singular focus: deliver artisan-crafted, highly engineered, sophisticated yet simple lighting design solutions. Pay Range Hourly: $20 USD - $35 USD