Assemblers, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description Assembler - Montgomery, IL 3:30PM - 12AM MONDAY-FRIDAY $18.50-$19.50/hr Job Description

This role involves operating and monitoring a variety of production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to assemble components that meet defined quality standards. You will set up, run, and adjust assembly machinery, perform quality checks using gauges and visual inspection, and maintain a clean and safe work area. The position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and consistent attendance.

• Perform all assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner with a strong emphasis on product quality.
• Follow all company and departmental procedures, including regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to work instructions.
• Comply with all safety rules, including Lock Out / Tag Out procedures, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Report any unusual conditions, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Set up and operate all production machinery within the Assembly Department, including presses, hydraulic equipment, ink machines, electro-etch equipment, ovens, fitting equipment, and swaging machines.
• On presses, select and change press dies, pins, and stake, stamp, and fit fixtures, installing shims when necessary.
• Adjust hydraulic pressure and stroke length as instructed, and select and change fixtures, plates, rods, and spacers as needed while choosing the correct program.
• Operate ink equipment by changing formats, adjusting track and speed, and switching between rotary or track positions as required.
• Operate electro-etch equipment by selecting and changing pins, pads, and settings, and using the correct etching solution.
• Set and adjust oven temperature and timer settings according to process requirements.
• Perform fitting operations by selecting and changing fixtures, pins, and shims to achieve proper assembly.
• Operate 2-piece swage equipment by selecting and changing dies and pins and installing bushings as needed.
• Operate swage equipment for spherical inserts by selecting and changing dies, pins, shims, and springs.
• Sign out all required gauging equipment from Quality Assurance and set gauges according to print specifications.
• Check parts for correct fit, centering, staking, stamping, and proper marking using visual inspection, touch, or appropriate gauges.
• Run first-piece parts when required, make necessary adjustments to achieve quality characteristics per print specifications, and complete all required setup approval paperwork.
• Load parts into equipment as instructed, cycle machines, and perform periodic checks at designated intervals to maintain quality standards.
• Make process adjustments during production runs to ensure parts continue to meet print specifications throughout the operation.
• Move parts to and from the work area, including weighing or scaling parts as needed.
• Wash parts prior to running them through the assembly process when required.
• Monitor and maintain all machine fluid levels to ensure proper equipment operation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with mechanical systems and components.
• Competency in basic shop math to support measurements, calculations, and gauging.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership.
• Experience operating production and machine equipment in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting.

• Post-secondary education, trades training, or technical certifications related to manufacturing or mechanical fields are preferred.
• Experience with setting up and operating multiple types of assembly and production machinery.
• Familiarity with using gauging equipment and interpreting print specifications.
• Experience working under formal safety procedures, including Lock Out / Tag Out.
• Ability to complete production and setup documentation accurately.

You will join a manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, providing the opportunity to develop strong technical skills on a variety of produc