Job Description
Step into a hands-on role where your mechanical skills and attention to detail directly impact product quality and on-time delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a production team that values precision, reliability, and consistent performance on a steady 1st shift schedule.
About the Role:
As an Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and products according to blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards. You will play a key role in ensuring each unit is built correctly, inspected thoroughly, and completed on schedule. Working closely with production and quality teams, you will help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical assembly of components and sub-assemblies using hand tools, power tools, and fixtures according to engineering drawings and work instructions
- Interpret and follow blueprints, schematics, and assembly diagrams to ensure correct part orientation, fit, and function
- Conduct in-process and final inspections on assembled products, checking for defects, alignment, and adherence to quality standards
- Identify and report nonconformances, defects, and assembly issues to supervisors or quality personnel for corrective action
- Use measuring devices (such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers) to verify dimensions and tolerances during assembly and inspection
- Maintain accurate production, inspection, and rework records as required by company procedures
- Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety and 5S standards
- Work 1st Shift - 06:00-2:30, M-F, with additional weekend work as required to meet production demands
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Demonstrated experience performing quality control checks and visual/mechanical inspections
- Proficiency using basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments safely and effectively
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality guidelines
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency
- Capability to stand for extended periods and lift components as required by the role
- Reliable attendance and flexibility to work 1st Shift - 06:00-2:30, M-F, and weekends as needed
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in a high-volume or fast-paced production environment
- Familiarity with basic lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
- Exposure to ISO or other formal quality management systems
- Basic troubleshooting skills for minor assembly and fit issues
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Formal training or coursework in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred)
- Prior certification or documented training in blueprint reading (preferred)
- Basic safety training or OSHA-related coursework (preferred)
If you are a detail-focused assembler who takes pride in quality workmanship and is ready to commit to a consistent 1st shift schedule, we encourage you to apply.